Falkenau, the Impossible
Originally released in 1988. Falkenau, the Impossible is a documentary film. directed by Emil Weiss. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Samuel Fuller
Synopsis
Documentary stems from 1945, when infantryman Sam Fuller, member of the U.S. Army's "Big Red One," helped liberate the Nazis' Falkenau death camp. Fuller shot footage of his commanding officer's marching Czech locals, who denied knowing of the genocide, out from town to view the horrors of the death house. 40 years later, French documentary filmmaker Emil Weiss brought Fuller, who became a famous film director after World War II, back to the death camp to tell the story of the camp's liberation. Fuller's original footage is incorporated in the film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 5, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falkenau, the Impossible about?
Documentary stems from 1945, when infantryman Sam Fuller, member of the U.S. Army's "Big Red One," helped liberate the Nazis' Falkenau death camp. Fuller shot footage of his commanding officer's ma...
Who directed Falkenau, the Impossible?
Falkenau, the Impossible was directed by Emil Weiss.
How long is Falkenau, the Impossible?
Falkenau, the Impossible has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Falkenau, the Impossible released?
Falkenau, the Impossible was released on October 5, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Falkenau, the Impossible?
The main cast of Falkenau, the Impossible includes Samuel Fuller.