Hunger (1948)
The film opens with a montage - scenes of hungry people in one city after another.We imagine we are seeing Germany, but then realize we are looking at Paris, London, Naples. The reveal is shocking. The film was made to help Germans realize that they were not the only ones to suffer from the food shortages caused by the war. Its other message was to encourage German farmers to sell their agricultural products instead of hording them.
Director: Karlheinz Schmidt
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: January 1, 1948
Cast
- Paul Edwin Roth - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Hans-Otto Borgmann
Cinematography: Erich Onasch, Karlheinz Schmidt
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hunger about?
- The film opens with a montage - scenes of hungry people in one city after another.We imagine we are seeing Germany, but then realize we are looking at Paris, London, Naples. The reveal is shocking. The film was made to help Germans realize that they were not the only ones to suffer from the food shortages caused by the war. Its other message was to encourage German farmers to sell their agricultural products instead of hording them.
- Who directed Hunger?
- Hunger was directed by Karlheinz Schmidt.
- Who stars in Hunger?
- Hunger stars Paul Edwin Roth.
- How long is Hunger?
- Hunger has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is Hunger?
- Hunger is a Documentary film.
- Where was Hunger produced?
- Hunger was produced in Germany.