Here Is Germany

Dec 31 1945 N/A 0h 52m
Documentary, War

A "know-your-enemy" propaganda film similar to "Know Your Enemy: Japan" and "My Japan", films about Japan with the same objective. It contains a history of the prelude to WW II, the death camps and other Nazi war crimes, and commentary on the character of the German people. Directed by Frank Capra, this film is in essentially the same format as his "Why We Fight" series. It was intended to be shown to American troops participating in the invasion and occupation of Germany. But by the time it was ready, events had overtaken it -- Germany was already well on its way to falling -- so the film was shelved. Although it is readily available for public-domain viewing on the Internet, it has never been widely distributed or shown.

Plot

Frank Capra directed this film in the vein of his Why We Fight series. It was intended to be shown to American troops participating in the invasion and occupation of Germany. But by the time it was ready, Germany was on its way to falling. Hence, the film was shelved. Never widely distributed or shown, it covers the events leading up World War II and comments on the character of the German people.

Written by

Frank Capra, Ernst Lubitsch, Gottfried Reinhardt

Directed by

Frank Capra

Cast

Anthony Veiller

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
175
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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