Helgoland dem Frieden (1951)
Heligoland – An isle with a turbulent history
Under the sign of the swastika, it was, amongst other things, turned into a naval base, it got heavily destroyed in two waves of attack in April of 1945 by British bombers. After the war, Heligoland was made available as bombing training ground for the English army by the West-German government. Seven young people occupied the isle and began to repair the emergency shelter for sailors who got in danger. This and further major actions eventually ended the bombing exercises. Back then, the watchword was: “Heligoland to the Germans! “ – “Heligoland for peace!”
Director: Peter Peer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: December 1, 1951
Cast
- Feodor Pappe - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Editing: Ella Ensink
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
propaganda, short film
More Films by Director: Peter Peer
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Helgoland dem Frieden about?
- Under the sign of the swastika, it was, amongst other things, turned into a naval base, it got heavily destroyed in two waves of attack in April of 1945 by British bombers. After the war, Heligoland was made available as bombing training ground for the English army by the West-German government. Seven young people occupied the isle and began to repair the emergency shelter for sailors who got in danger. This and further major actions eventually ended the bombing exercises. Back then, the watchword was: “Heligoland to the Germans! “ – “Heligoland for peace!”
- Who directed Helgoland dem Frieden?
- Helgoland dem Frieden was directed by Peter Peer.
- Who stars in Helgoland dem Frieden?
- Helgoland dem Frieden stars Feodor Pappe.
- How long is Helgoland dem Frieden?
- Helgoland dem Frieden has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Helgoland dem Frieden?
- Helgoland dem Frieden is a Documentary film.
- Where was Helgoland dem Frieden produced?
- Helgoland dem Frieden was produced in East Germany, Germany.