Ober Ost: The Forgotten Colony in the Heart of Europe (2017)

While the First World War and its battles on the Western Front are still very much anchored in our memory of history, the simultaneous battle in the East appears now to have been largely forgotten. During the course of this military action, a peculiar, state-like entity was created, a German colony in Eastern Europe, a military utopia: the Land of Ober Ost. The occupied region was to become a productive state, completely under military command; a state that was to serve not least as a deployment zone for the impending war.

Director: Jonas Niewianda, André Schäfer
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 52 min
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Screenplay

Music: Martin Gerke
Cinematography: Jens Schade
Editing: Dirk Hergenhahn
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ober Ost: The Forgotten Colony in the Heart of Europe about?
While the First World War and its battles on the Western Front are still very much anchored in our memory of history, the simultaneous battle in the East appears now to have been largely forgotten. During the course of this military action, a peculiar, state-like entity was created, a German colony in Eastern Europe, a military utopia: the Land of Ober Ost. The occupied region was to become a productive state, completely under military command; a state that was to serve not least as a deployment zone for the impending war.
Who directed Ober Ost: The Forgotten Colony in the Heart of Europe?
Ober Ost: The Forgotten Colony in the Heart of Europe was directed by Jonas Niewianda, André Schäfer.
How long is Ober Ost: The Forgotten Colony in the Heart of Europe?
Ober Ost: The Forgotten Colony in the Heart of Europe has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Ober Ost: The Forgotten Colony in the Heart of Europe?
Ober Ost: The Forgotten Colony in the Heart of Europe is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Ober Ost: The Forgotten Colony in the Heart of Europe produced?
Ober Ost: The Forgotten Colony in the Heart of Europe was produced in Germany.