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Time of Darkness and Silence

An investigation of Leni Riefenstahl’s infamous film production of “Tiefland” during the Holocaust, one which used Sinti extras under forced labor conditions. After filming finished in 1944, these extras were sent to Auschwitz. Nina Gladitz interviews the survivors and perpetrators, wondering if Riefenstahl knew this would happen at the end of production. Tiefland was filmed from 1940-1944 but was not released until 1954. Leni Riefenstahl sued Gladitz over the documentary.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
60 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
60 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Sep 3, 1982
Season
1982
Average Score
60%
Mean Score
60%
Ratings
1
Popularity
1
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Channel 4 Television, Nina Gladitz Filmproduktion, WDR
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie, History
Country
DE
English
Time of Darkness and Silence

Description

An investigation of Leni Riefenstahl’s infamous film production of “Tiefland” during the Holocaust, one which used Sinti extras under forced labor conditions. After filming finished in 1944, these extras were sent to Auschwitz. Nina Gladitz interviews the survivors and perpetrators, wondering if Riefenstahl knew this would happen at the end of production. Tiefland was filmed from 1940-1944 but was not released until 1954. Leni Riefenstahl sued Gladitz over the documentary.

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Japanese

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Staff

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