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Hitler: A Film from Germany

★ 7.2(27)19786h 50m

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Director: Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Release date: 1978-06-07
Runtime: 6h 50m
Language: English
Budget: $1,500,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: BBC

Hitler: A Film from Germany — trailer

About Hitler: A Film from Germany

Hitler: A Film from Germany is a 1978 movie in the Drama, History and War genres, directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, starring Harry Baer, Heinz Schubert and Peter Kern. It has a runtime of 6 hours 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hitler: A Film from Germany in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A structure-free, four-part examination of the rise and fall of the Third Reich. Each part explores a different topic, from Hitler's cult of personality in propaganda to how said propaganda was associated with pre-Nazi German cultural, spiritual, and national heritage to the Holocaust and the ideology behind it, particularly from Himmler's point of view.

Cast

Harry Baer

Junger Ellerkamp

Heinz Schubert

Zirkusdirektor / Heinrich Himmler / Himmler-Puppenspieler / Adolf Hitler

Peter Kern

Mörder aus „M“ / Göring-Puppenspieler / Alter Ellerkamp / SS-Mann / Fremdenverkehrsdirektor

Hellmut Lange

Hitlers Kammerdiener / Goebbels-Puppenspieler / SS-Mann

Rainer von Artenfels

Jahrmarkt-Ausrufer / Hitler-Puppenspieler / Junger Goebbels / Schüler des Kosmologen / SS-Mann

Peter Moland

Astrologe / Speer-Puppenspieler / SS-Mann

Johannes Buzalski

Hitler als Anstreicher / Eva Braun-Puppenspieler / Mann der Gesellschaft 1923

Alfred Edel

Stimmen der Leute / Mann der Geschichte 1923

André Heller

Narrator / André Heller

Martin Sperr

Himmlers Masseur

Peter Lühr

Wissenschaftler / Kosmologe

Amelie Syberberg

Das kleine Mädchen

Themes & keywords

nazipuppetpuppetryheinrich himmlerhistorical dramansdap (nazi party)1940scult of personalitynazi propagandanon-narrative1930sadolf hitlergood versus evilnonlinear narrativebiographical drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hitler: A Film from Germany in South Africa?+

Hitler: A Film from Germany is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Hitler: A Film from Germany on Netflix?+

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How long is Hitler: A Film from Germany?+

Hitler: A Film from Germany has a runtime of 6 hours 50 minutes (410 minutes).

Who stars in Hitler: A Film from Germany?+

Hitler: A Film from Germany stars Harry Baer, Heinz Schubert, Peter Kern, Hellmut Lange and Rainer von Artenfels.

When did Hitler: A Film from Germany come out?+

Hitler: A Film from Germany is a 1978 movie directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.

What genre is Hitler: A Film from Germany?+

Hitler: A Film from Germany is Drama, History and War film.

Who directed Hitler: A Film from Germany?+

Hitler: A Film from Germany was directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.