Documentary ·History · Germany · 2025 · 1h 31m

Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben

Osteuropa zwischen Hitler und Stalin - Das große Sterben poster
Director
Kirsten Esch
Cast
Beate Rysopp as Narrator (voice)
Crew
Silke Olthoff — Editor Kirsten Esch — Writer Timothy Snyder — Novel Sandra Maischberger — Producer Michael Richter — Producer
Synopsis

Between 1930 and 1945, Eastern Europe experienced mass violence on an unprecedented scale. Hitler and Stalin exploited the vast region for their respective expansionist plans. It is estimated that around 14 million civilians were murdered—primarily Jews, Poles, Balts, Belarusians, and Ukrainians.

Mood & Themes
germanyworld war iwar crimesworld war iisoviet unioneastern europeeuropegenocidepolanddeathnazismoccupation
Key Collaborators
Kirsten Esch Director Silke Olthoff Editor Kirsten Esch Writer Timothy Snyder Novel Sandra Maischberger Producer Michael Richter Producer
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