The Witnesses
Nov 22, 1961 · 1h 30m
Director
Frédéric RossifOverview
This film brings to life a vanished world: that of the Warsaw Ghetto, destroyed by the Nazis after the 1944 uprising. Two authentic "reconstruction" sources have been used to this end: photographic and cinematographic documents recorded at the time and discovered in Poland, East Germany, Israel and France; and the oral testimonies of 44 survivors, invited to evoke their personal tragedy in front of the images put before their eyes.
Cast of The Witnesses
Crew of The Witnesses
About The Witnesses
What is The Witnesses about?
This film brings to life a vanished world: that of the Warsaw Ghetto, destroyed by the Nazis after the 1944 uprising. Two authentic "reconstruction" sources have been used to this end: photographic and cinematographic documents recorded at the time and discovered in Poland, East Germany, Israel and France; and the oral testimonies of 44 survivors, invited to evoke their personal tragedy in front…
When was The Witnesses released?
The Witnesses was released on November 22, 1961.
How long is The Witnesses?
The Witnesses runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed The Witnesses?
The Witnesses was directed by Frédéric Rossif.
Who is in the cast of The Witnesses?
The cast of The Witnesses includes Nadine Alari (Narrator / Voice) and Jean Perrot (Narrator / Voice).