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Auschwitz

September 14, 1945 0h 23m

Originally released in 1945. Auschwitz is a documentary film. directed by Elizaveta Svilova. At just 23 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Soviet documentary shot right after liberation of Auschwitz. It was used as evidence by the Soviet prosecution at the Nuremberg trials. In 2014, footage shot by cameraman Aleksandr Vorontsov, as well as his interview given in 1986 for German television, were included in Andre Singer’s documentary “Night Will Fall”.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 14, 1945 80 years ago
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Runtime 0h 23m 23 minutes total
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Central Studio of Documentary Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Auschwitz about?

Soviet documentary shot right after liberation of Auschwitz. It was used as evidence by the Soviet prosecution at the Nuremberg trials. In 2014, footage shot by cameraman Aleksandr Vorontsov, as we...

Who directed Auschwitz?

Auschwitz was directed by Elizaveta Svilova.

How long is Auschwitz?

Auschwitz has a runtime of 0 hours and 23 minutes (23 minutes total).

When was Auschwitz released?

Auschwitz was released on September 14, 1945 in theaters.