Documentary · East Germany · 1957 · 19m

Vacation in Sylt

Urlaub auf Sylt

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Director
Andrew ThorndikeAnnelie Thorndike
Cast
Irmgard Düren as (voice) Raimund Schelcher as (voice) Gerry Wolff as (voice)
Crew
Walter Fuchs — Director of Photography Ella Ulrich — Editor Andrew Thorndike — Writer Annelie Thorndike — Writer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
short film
Key Collaborators
Andrew Thorndike Director Annelie Thorndike Director Walter Fuchs Director of Photography Ella Ulrich Editor Andrew Thorndike Writer Annelie Thorndike Writer
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