Time of Darkness and Silence (1982)

ALL 09/03/1982 (en) Documentary, TV Movie, History 60 Min
  • Release
    09/03/1982
  • Production
    Channel 4 Television, Nina Gladitz Filmproduktion, WDR
  • Rotten tomato
    60%
  • Original title
    Zeit des Schweigens und der Dunkelheit
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

An investigation of Leni Riefenstahl’s infamous film production of “Tiefland” during the Holocaust, one which used Sinti extras under forced labor conditions. After filming finished in 1944, these extras were sent to Auschwitz. Nina Gladitz interviews the survivors and perpetrators, wondering if Riefenstahl knew this would happen at the end of production. Tiefland was filmed from 1940-1944 but was not released until 1954. Leni Riefenstahl sued Gladitz over the documentary.

  1. Nina Gladitz

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Nina Gladitz

    Editor

  4. Producer



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Time of Darkness and Silence (1982) 60 Min

ALL 09/03/1982 (en)
Documentary, TV Movie, History
  • Release 09/03/1982
  • Production
    Channel 4 Television, Nina Gladitz Filmproduktion, WDR
  • Original title Zeit des Schweigens und der Dunkelheit
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

An investigation of Leni Riefenstahl’s infamous film production of “Tiefland” during the Holocaust, one which used Sinti extras under forced labor conditions. After filming finished in 1944, these extras were sent to Auschwitz. Nina Gladitz interviews the survivors and perpetrators, wondering if Riefenstahl knew this would happen at the end of production. Tiefland was filmed from 1940-1944 but was not released until 1954. Leni Riefenstahl sued Gladitz over the documentary.

  1. Nina Gladitz

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Nina Gladitz

    Editor

  4. Producer