Secret Teutoburg Forest (2020)

Secret Teutoburg Forest (2020) poster

In northern Germany, the Teutoburg Forest is home to many Germanic legends. Since the end of the 19th century, the statue of Hermann – known in Latin as Arminius –, hero of the Germanic people of the Cheruscans, has watched over the vast Teutoburg Forest. Did this warlord really allow the Germans to repel the Romans two thousand years ago? A few kilometers from the statue stands an impressive rock formation called Externsteine. Have these steep cliffs kept traces of ancient Germanic civilizations?

Director: Jobst Knigge
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Jörg Adams
Editing: Dirk Hergenhahn
Production: WDR, 2Pilots Filmproduction
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

forest, german mythology

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Secret Teutoburg Forest about?
In northern Germany, the Teutoburg Forest is home to many Germanic legends. Since the end of the 19th century, the statue of Hermann – known in Latin as Arminius –, hero of the Germanic people of the Cheruscans, has watched over the vast Teutoburg Forest. Did this warlord really allow the Germans to repel the Romans two thousand years ago? A few kilometers from the statue stands an impressive rock formation called Externsteine. Have these steep cliffs kept traces of ancient Germanic civilizations?
Who directed Secret Teutoburg Forest?
Secret Teutoburg Forest was directed by Jobst Knigge.
How long is Secret Teutoburg Forest?
Secret Teutoburg Forest has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
What genre is Secret Teutoburg Forest?
Secret Teutoburg Forest is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
Where was Secret Teutoburg Forest produced?
Secret Teutoburg Forest was produced in Germany.