Requiem for 500,000 (1963)

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A short documentary made in 1963 by Jerzy Bossak and Wacław Kaźmierczak featuring unique archival footage of the Jewish Ghetto of Warsaw. The Warsaw Ghetto (pol. “Getto Warszawskie” ) was the largest of all Jewish Ghettos in Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II. From there, about 254,000 Ghetto residents were sent to Treblinka extermination camp during the three months of summer 1942.

Director: Jerzy Bossak, Wacław Kaźmierczak
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
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Editing: Agnieszka Bojanowska
Production: Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych
Country: Poland
Language: Polski
Original Language: pl
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Requiem for 500,000 about?
A short documentary made in 1963 by Jerzy Bossak and Wacław Kaźmierczak featuring unique archival footage of the Jewish Ghetto of Warsaw. The Warsaw Ghetto (pol. “Getto Warszawskie” ) was the largest of all Jewish Ghettos in Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II. From there, about 254,000 Ghetto residents were sent to Treblinka extermination camp during the three months of summer 1942.
Who directed Requiem for 500,000?
Requiem for 500,000 was directed by Jerzy Bossak, Wacław Kaźmierczak.
How long is Requiem for 500,000?
Requiem for 500,000 has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is Requiem for 500,000?
Requiem for 500,000 is a Documentary film.
Where was Requiem for 500,000 produced?
Requiem for 500,000 was produced in Poland.