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Majdanek - Cemetery of Europe

Majdanek - Cemetery of Europe

Nov 01, 1944 · 24m

Rated 6.2 out of 10

Director

Aleksander Ford

Overview

Filmed immediately after the Red Army liberated the Majdanek concentration camp, this documentary is regarded as the first cinematic record of Nazi genocide. Shot on July 24–25, 1944, it presents stark evidence of atrocities alongside testimony from surviving prisoners representing many European nations, making it one of the earliest films to confront the scale of the Holocaust.

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About Majdanek - Cemetery of Europe

What is Majdanek - Cemetery of Europe about?

Filmed immediately after the Red Army liberated the Majdanek concentration camp, this documentary is regarded as the first cinematic record of Nazi genocide. Shot on July 24–25, 1944, it presents stark evidence of atrocities alongside testimony from surviving prisoners representing many European nations, making it one of the earliest films to confront the scale of the Holocaust.

When was Majdanek - Cemetery of Europe released?

Majdanek - Cemetery of Europe was released on November 1, 1944.

How long is Majdanek - Cemetery of Europe?

Majdanek - Cemetery of Europe runs 24 minutes.

Who directed Majdanek - Cemetery of Europe?

Majdanek - Cemetery of Europe was directed by Aleksander Ford.

Who is in the cast of Majdanek - Cemetery of Europe?

The cast of Majdanek - Cemetery of Europe includes Władysław Krasnowiecki (Narrator (voice)).

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