Angels of Death (1998)

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The Soviet General Vlasov remains one of the most intriguing, yet least known figures of World War II. In 1942, the German war machine had come to a halt near the Russian city of Leningrad. The Russian Second Assault Army, led by General Vlasov, fights itself to death in an effort to break the German siege. Their general is captured and later defects to the Germans. In ANGELS OF DEATH we experience the fate of General Vlasov’s army as we hear the personal accounts of those who died in the massacre through their poems, letters and photographs.

Director: Leo de Boer
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 58 min
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Country: Netherlands, Russia
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Angels of Death about?
The Soviet General Vlasov remains one of the most intriguing, yet least known figures of World War II. In 1942, the German war machine had come to a halt near the Russian city of Leningrad. The Russian Second Assault Army, led by General Vlasov, fights itself to death in an effort to break the German siege. Their general is captured and later defects to the Germans. In ANGELS OF DEATH we experience the fate of General Vlasov’s army as we hear the personal accounts of those who died in the massacre through their poems, letters and photographs.
Who directed Angels of Death?
Angels of Death was directed by Leo de Boer.
How long is Angels of Death?
Angels of Death has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Angels of Death?
Angels of Death is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Angels of Death produced?
Angels of Death was produced in Netherlands, Russia.