Time of Darkness and Silence (1982)
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.
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Josef Reinhardt
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Leni Riefenstahl
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What is Time of Darkness and Silence about?
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…
When was Time of Darkness and Silence released?
Time of Darkness and Silence was released in 1982.
What genres does Time of Darkness and Silence belong to?
Time of Darkness and Silence is categorised as Documentary, TV Movie, History.
Who stars in Time of Darkness and Silence?
The cast of Time of Darkness and Silence includes Josef Reinhardt, Leni Riefenstahl.