Hitler: A Film from Germany
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: Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, Heinz Schubert, Hellmut Lange
Miniseries
4 episodes
- 1. The Grail: From the Cosmic Ash-Tree to the Goethe Oak of BuchenwaldA look at Hitler's cult of personality in Nazi propaganda.12CC1 h 31 minNov 5, 1977
- 2. A German Dream ... Until the End of the WorldFocuses on how Nazi propaganda associated with pre-Nazi German cultural, spiritual, and national heritage.12CC2 h 6 minNov 12, 1977
- 3. The End of a Winter's Tale and the Final Victory of ProgressRecounts the Holocaust and the ideology behind it, particularly from Himmler's point of view. A ventriloquist dummy of Hitler monologues about his legacy and its lasting effect on society.12CC1 h 33 minNov 19, 1977
- 4. We Children of Hell Recall the Age of the GrailAndré Heller reads unfilmed script segments, climaxing in Heller discussing with a Hitler puppet on how he completely destroyed Germany spiritually, combined with a satire on former Nazis who, after the war, profited from the era by running a Nazi tourism and entertainment industry for foreigners.12CC1 h 40 minNov 26, 1977
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Hitler: A Film from Germany
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
- Studio
- BBC, WDR, INA
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English, French, German, Russian
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
