Prisoner of Paradise (2003)
The startling true story of a Jewish director ordered to make a propaganda film for the Nazis.
The film tells the true story of Kurt Gerron, a German-Jewish cabaret and film actor in the 1920s and 1930s who was sent to the Theresienstadt concentration camp where he was commanded to write and direct a Nazi propaganda film.
Top Cast
Ian Holm
Narrator (voice)
Robert Lantz
Self
Eleonore Hertzberg
Self
Lone Koppel
Self
Renée Saint-Cyr
Self
Kurt Gerron
Self (archival footage)
FAQ about Prisoner of Paradise
What is Prisoner of Paradise about?
The film tells the true story of Kurt Gerron, a German-Jewish cabaret and film actor in the 1920s and 1930s who was sent to the Theresienstadt concentration camp where he was commanded to write and direct a Nazi propaganda film.
When was Prisoner of Paradise released?
Prisoner of Paradise was released in 2003.
What genres does Prisoner of Paradise belong to?
Prisoner of Paradise is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Prisoner of Paradise?
The cast of Prisoner of Paradise includes Ian Holm, Robert Lantz, Eleonore Hertzberg, Lone Koppel, Renée Saint-Cyr.