Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals
Originally released in 2019. Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals is a documentary/animation film. directed by Alexander Hogh. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nicole Engeln, Jochen Böhler, and Dawid Golik
Synopsis
September 1st, 1939. Nazi Germany invades Poland. The campaign is fast, cruel and ruthless. In these circumstances, how is it that ordinary German soldiers suddenly became vicious killers, terrorizing the local population? Did everyone turn into something worse than wild animals? The true story of the first World War II offensive that marks in the history of infamy the beginning of a carnage and a historical tragedy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Nicole Engeln
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Jochen Böhler
as Self - Historian
Dawid Golik
as Self - Historian
Detlef Fetchenhauer
as Self - Psychologist
Sybille Steinbacher
as Self - Historian
Włodzimierz Borodziej
as Self - Historian
Maren Röger
as Self - Historian
Cezary Król
as Self - Historian
Jan Turnau
as Self - Journalist
Adolf Hitler
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ARTE
- Gruppe 5
- ZDF
- Phoenix
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals about?
September 1st, 1939. Nazi Germany invades Poland. The campaign is fast, cruel and ruthless. In these circumstances, how is it that ordinary German soldiers suddenly became vicious killers, terroriz...
Who directed Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals?
Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals was directed by Alexander Hogh.
How long is Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals?
Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals released?
Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals was released on August 31, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals?
The main cast of Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals includes Nicole Engeln, Jochen Böhler, Dawid Golik, Detlef Fetchenhauer, Sybille Steinbacher.