Berlin '36
"Nazi Germany 1936. Gretel Bergman is one of Hitler's best gold medal contenders. And she's Jewish."
Originally released in 2009. Berlin '36 is a drama/history film. directed by Kaspar Heidelbach.
Starring Karoline Herfurth, Sebastian Urzendowsky, and Axel Prahl
Synopsis
Berlin 36 is a 2009 German film telling the fate of Jewish athlete Gretel Bergmann in the 1936 Summer Olympics. She was replaced by the Nazi regime by an athlete later discovered to be a man. The film is based on a true story and was released in Germany on September 10, 2009. Reporters at Der Spiegel challenged the historical basis for many of the events in the film, pointing to arrest records and medical examinations indicating German authorities did not learn Dora Ratjen was male until 1938.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (38 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Karoline Herfurth
as Gretel Bergmann
Sebastian Urzendowsky
as Marie Ketteler
Axel Prahl
as Hans Waldmann
Robert Gallinowski
as Sigfrid Kulmbach
Thomas Thieme
as Hans von Tschammer und Osten
Johann von Bülow
as Karl Ritter von Halt
August Zirner
as Edwin Bergmann
Maria Happel
as Paula Bergmann
Franz Dinda
as Rudolph Bergmann
Leon Seidel
as Walter Bergmann
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ARD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berlin '36 about?
Berlin 36 is a 2009 German film telling the fate of Jewish athlete Gretel Bergmann in the 1936 Summer Olympics. She was replaced by the Nazi regime by an athlete later discovered to be a man. The f...
Who directed Berlin '36?
Berlin '36 was directed by Kaspar Heidelbach.
How long is Berlin '36?
Berlin '36 has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Berlin '36 released?
Berlin '36 was released on September 9, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Berlin '36?
The main cast of Berlin '36 includes Karoline Herfurth, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Axel Prahl, Robert Gallinowski, Thomas Thieme.