Title:
Downfall
Author:
Hirschbiegel, Oliver.
ISBN:
5060049147093
9781404987609
Uniform Title:
Untergang (Motion picture)
Publication Information:
Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment : Constantin Film, [2005]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (155 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 2004.
Based on the book "Untergang" / by Joachim Fest and "Bis zur letzten Stunde" / by Traudl Junge and Melissa Müller.
Special features: Commentary with director Oliver Hirschbiegel; "Making of 'Downfall'" documentary featurette (60 min.); Interview with director Oliver Hirschbiegel (4 min.); interview with author Melissa Müller (9 min.); interview with actor Bruno Ganz (7 min.); interview with actor Alexandra Maria Lara (2 min.); interview with actor Juliane Kohler (3 min.).
Contents:
Special features: Anamorphic widescreen -- Making of Downfall featurette -- Cast & crew interviews -- Director commentary -- Language: German 5.1 Dolby digital -- Subtitles: English.
Abstract:
Loosely based on her actual first-hand account, depicts the final ten days of Nazi Germany as seen through the eyes of Hitler's then-secretary Gertraud (Traudl) Junge. Joining Hitler and his inner circle at their bunker in Berlin, she witnesses the collapse of Hitler's plans for the Third Reich. As the Russian army takes the city, the dissipation, horrific beliefs, and merciless logic of Hitler's philosophy and followers becomes ever more apparent and visceral.
Reading Level:
MPAA rating: R; for strong violence, disturbing images, and some nudity.
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