Time of Darkness and Silence
Sep 03, 1982 · 1h
Director
Nina GladitzOverview
An investigation of Leni Riefenstahl’s infamous film production of “Tiefland” during the Holocaust, one which used Sinti extras under forced labor conditions. After filming finished in 1944, these extras were sent to Auschwitz. Nina Gladitz interviews the survivors and perpetrators, wondering if Riefenstahl knew this would happen at the end of production. Tiefland was filmed from 1940-1944 but was not released until 1954. Leni Riefenstahl sued Gladitz over the documentary.
Cast of Time of Darkness and Silence
Crew of Time of Darkness and Silence
About Time of Darkness and Silence
What is Time of Darkness and Silence about?
An investigation of Leni Riefenstahl’s infamous film production of “Tiefland” during the Holocaust, one which used Sinti extras under forced labor conditions. After filming finished in 1944, these extras were sent to Auschwitz. Nina Gladitz interviews the survivors and perpetrators, wondering if Riefenstahl knew this would happen at the end of production. Tiefland was filmed from 1940-1944 but…
When was Time of Darkness and Silence released?
Time of Darkness and Silence was released on September 3, 1982.
How long is Time of Darkness and Silence?
Time of Darkness and Silence runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
Who directed Time of Darkness and Silence?
Time of Darkness and Silence was directed by Nina Gladitz.
Who is in the cast of Time of Darkness and Silence?
The cast of Time of Darkness and Silence includes Josef Reinhardt (Self) and Leni Riefenstahl (Self).