Memento
Originally released in 1966. Memento is a documentary film. directed by Karlheinz Mund. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hilmar Thate and Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
Synopsis
A film about Jewish cemeteries in East Berlin, based on a screenplay by Günter Kunert, with text by Rabbi Martin Riesenburger. There are shots of gravestones and inscriptions – deported, murdered, perished; in Auschwitz or Theresienstadt. Commentary reminds us of the victims – "in 1933, 160,564 Jewish citizens lived in Berlin; in 1945, 3,500".
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
0h 16m
16 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memento about?
A film about Jewish cemeteries in East Berlin, based on a screenplay by Günter Kunert, with text by Rabbi Martin Riesenburger. There are shots of gravestones and inscriptions – deported, murdere...
Who directed Memento?
Memento was directed by Karlheinz Mund.
How long is Memento?
Memento has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was Memento released?
Memento was released on February 16, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Memento?
The main cast of Memento includes Hilmar Thate, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff.