Siege
Originally released in 1940. Siege is a documentary film. directed by Julien Bryan. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Julien Bryan
Synopsis
Siege is a 1940 documentary short about the Siege of Warsaw by the Wehrmacht at the start of World War II. It was shot by Julien Bryan, a Pennsylvanian photographer and cameraman who later established the International Film Foundation. Siege was nominated for an Oscar for Best One-reel Short at the 13th Academy Awards in 1941, and in 2006, it was named to the National Film Registry by the Librarian of Congress as "a unique, horrifying record of the dreadful brutality of war."
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 12, 1940
86 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siege about?
Siege is a 1940 documentary short about the Siege of Warsaw by the Wehrmacht at the start of World War II. It was shot by Julien Bryan, a Pennsylvanian photographer and cameraman who later establis...
Who directed Siege?
Siege was directed by Julien Bryan.
How long is Siege?
Siege has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Siege released?
Siege was released on February 12, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Siege?
The main cast of Siege includes Julien Bryan.