Language Does Not Lie
Originally released in 2004. Language Does Not Lie is a documentary/history film. directed by Stan Neumann. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Denis Lavant
Synopsis
Victor Klemperer (1881-1960), a professor of literature in Dresden, was Jewish; through the efforts of his wife, he survived the war. From 1933 when Hitler came to power to the war's end, he kept a journal paying attention to the Nazis' use of words. This film takes the end of 1945 as its vantage point, with a narrator looking back as if Klemperer reads from his journal. He examines the use of simple words like "folk," "eternal," and "to live." Interspersed are personal photographs, newsreel footage of Reich leaders and of life in Germany then, and a few other narrative devices. Although he's dispassionate, Klemperer's fear and dread resonate
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films d'Ici
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Language Does Not Lie about?
Victor Klemperer (1881-1960), a professor of literature in Dresden, was Jewish; through the efforts of his wife, he survived the war. From 1933 when Hitler came to power to the war's end, he kept a...
Who directed Language Does Not Lie?
Language Does Not Lie was directed by Stan Neumann.
How long is Language Does Not Lie?
Language Does Not Lie has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Language Does Not Lie released?
Language Does Not Lie was released on November 15, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Language Does Not Lie?
The main cast of Language Does Not Lie includes Denis Lavant.