(Zeit des Schweigens und der Dunkelheit)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Germany

Genres:

Documentary,

TV Movie,

History

Runtime:

60 minutes

Year:

1982

Directors:

Nina Gladitz

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Production companies:

Channel 4 Television,

Nina Gladitz Filmproduktion,

WDR

Actors:

Self

Self

Crews:

Cinematography

Writer

Editor

Sound

Director