Harlan : in the shadow of Jew Süss.

Though almost forgotten today, Veit Harlan was one of Nazi Germany's most notorious filmmakers. Millions across occupied Europe saw his films, the most infamous of which was the horrific anti-Semitic propaganda film Jew Suss, which was required viewing for all SS members. Harlan was also the on...

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Corporate Author:	Zeitgeist Films
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	German French Italian
Language Notes:	German, French or Italian dialogue with English subtitles.
Published:	[New York, N.Y.] : Zeitgeist Films, [2010]
Subjects:	Harlan, Veit, > 1899-1964 > Family. Harlan, Veit, > 1899-1964 > Criticism and interpretation. Motion picture producers and directors > Germany > 20th century. Motion pictures > Germany > History > 20th century. Jud Süss (Motion picture) > History and criticism. Propaganda films > History and criticism. National socialism and motion pictures. Children of Nazis. Documentary films. Nonfiction films. Historical films. Biographical films.

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Summary:	Though almost forgotten today, Veit Harlan was one of Nazi Germany's most notorious filmmakers. Millions across occupied Europe saw his films, the most infamous of which was the horrific anti-Semitic propaganda film Jew Suss, which was required viewing for all SS members. Harlan was also the only artist from the Nazi era to be charged with war crimes. Included are never-before-seen archival footage, unearthed film excerpts, rare home movies, and new interviews.
Item Description:	Originally released in 2009. Special features: Q"&A with Veit Harlan's granddaughter, journalist and critic Jesica Jacoby ; interview with acclaimed German writer and filmmaker Alexander Kluge about Harlan's film career." Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (99 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD; stereo; widescreen (1.78:1).
Audience:	Not rated.