While All Germans Sleep
Originally released in 1995. While All Germans Sleep is a drama film. directed by Frank Beyer. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ilja Smoljanski, Robin Timptner, and Benjamin Kaatz
Synopsis
After 50 years, Marek remembers his dangerous adventure as a five-year-old, when he and his friend Itzek left a Polish transit camp one night in 1942 – a few days before their evacuation to Auschwitz – to go get the toys they forgot at the ghetto. Based on Becker's personal memories and his 1980 short story "The Wall."
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 31, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ZDF
- Novafilm
- ARTE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is While All Germans Sleep about?
After 50 years, Marek remembers his dangerous adventure as a five-year-old, when he and his friend Itzek left a Polish transit camp one night in 1942 – a few days before their evacuation to Ausch...
Who directed While All Germans Sleep?
While All Germans Sleep was directed by Frank Beyer.
How long is While All Germans Sleep?
While All Germans Sleep has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was While All Germans Sleep released?
While All Germans Sleep was released on July 31, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in While All Germans Sleep?
The main cast of While All Germans Sleep includes Ilja Smoljanski, Robin Timptner, Benjamin Kaatz, Maria-Elisabeth Schwarz, Christiane Hagedorn.