Conspiring Saint, The: Memories of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Alternative title

Saint Who Conspires, A: Remembering Dietrich BonhÖffer

Synopsis

Portrait of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German Protestant theologian who died on 9 April 1945 in Flossenbürg concentration camp. Looks at his fight against National Socialism; as an important theologian he was prepared to support Hitler’s assassination despite being a convinced pacifist. Interviews with his friends and relatives highlight different aspects of his life.

Language

English

Country

Germany

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 44 min.

Year of production

1989

Availability

out of distribution

Subjects

German studies; History

Keywords

biographies; Bonhoeffer, Dietrich; Germany; Nazi Germany; resistance movements

Credits

Producer

Hava Beller

Distributor

Name

German Film & Video Library

Email

info@ edist.co.uk

Phone

01795 427614

Fax

01795 437988

Address

c/o Education Distribution Service
Unit 2, Drywall Estate
Castle Road
Sittingbourne
ME10 3RL

Notes

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