From Caligari to Hitler
"What does Cinema know, that we don't?"
Originally released in 2015. From Caligari to Hitler is a documentary/history film. directed by Rüdiger Suchsland.
Starring Rüdiger Suchsland, Hans Henrik Wöhler, and Volker Schlöndorff
Synopsis
Film journalist and critic Rüdiger Suchsland examines German cinema from 1919, when the Republic of Weimar is born, to 1933, when the Nazis come into power. (Followed by Hitler's Hollywood, 2017.)
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 28, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (27 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rüdiger Suchsland
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Hans Henrik Wöhler
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Volker Schlöndorff
as Self - Filmmaker
Fatih Akin
as Self - Filmmaker
Thomas Elsaesser
as Self - Film Historian
Eric D. Weitz
as Self - Historian
Elisabeth Bronfen
as Self - Cultural Critic
Fritz Lang
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Ernst Lubitsch
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Friedrich Ebert
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ZDF
- LOOKSfilm
- Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau Stiftung
- ARTE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is From Caligari to Hitler about?
Film journalist and critic Rüdiger Suchsland examines German cinema from 1919, when the Republic of Weimar is born, to 1933, when the Nazis come into power. (Followed by Hitler's Hollywood, 2017.)
Who directed From Caligari to Hitler?
From Caligari to Hitler was directed by Rüdiger Suchsland.
How long is From Caligari to Hitler?
From Caligari to Hitler has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was From Caligari to Hitler released?
From Caligari to Hitler was released on May 28, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in From Caligari to Hitler?
The main cast of From Caligari to Hitler includes Rüdiger Suchsland, Hans Henrik Wöhler, Volker Schlöndorff, Fatih Akin, Thomas Elsaesser.