The Swedish Silence (2018)

The Swedish Silence (2018) poster

On a night train in the midst of the Second World War, a German SS officer secretly passes on the very first testimony of the Holocaust to a Swedish diplomat. In present time an old woman tries to find the truth to this event which gave her father a sense of guilt for the rest of his life. The film begins in the Holocaust to evolve into a modern story about personal and collective guilt.

Director: Carl Svensson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
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Screenplay

Production: Filmkreatörerna
Country: Germany, Sweden
Language: Deutsch, svenska
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Carl Svensson
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Swedish Silence about?
On a night train in the midst of the Second World War, a German SS officer secretly passes on the very first testimony of the Holocaust to a Swedish diplomat. In present time an old woman tries to find the truth to this event which gave her father a sense of guilt for the rest of his life. The film begins in the Holocaust to evolve into a modern story about personal and collective guilt.
Who directed The Swedish Silence?
The Swedish Silence was directed by Carl Svensson.
How long is The Swedish Silence?
The Swedish Silence has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is The Swedish Silence?
The Swedish Silence is a Documentary film.
Where was The Swedish Silence produced?
The Swedish Silence was produced in Germany, Sweden.