Movie Description

Urlaub auf Sylt

(1957)

Overview

The East German documentary uncovers the postwar career of Heinz Reinefarth, the former SS general responsible for atrocities during the Warsaw Uprising who became mayor of Westerland on the island of Sylt. Combining archival footage with contemporary interviews, the film indicts West Germany for allowing former Nazi officials to return to public office.

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Original TitleUrlaub auf Sylt

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1957-09-01

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 19m

Production CompaniesDEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme

Genres

  • Documentary