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Feuertaufe

Alternative title
Baptism of Fire
Synopsis
Glorifies the role of the Luftwaffe in Poland in 1939 and the sequences showing bomb destruction in Warsaw are intended to frighten other nations. The music of the film is by the composer of ‘Lili Marlene’. Note: The commentary is in German but a translation is provided. A voice-over commentary would illuminate the propaganda value of the film.
Language
English
Country
Germany
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 87 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1940
Availability
Special loan only
Subjects
History
Keywords
Nazi Germany; Poland; World War II

Credits

Director
Hans Bertram

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Distributor

Name

Imperial War Museum

Phone
020 7416 5291
Fax
020 7416 5299
Address
Department of Film
Lambeth Road
London
SE1 6HZ
Notes
Address for video sales: Duxford, Cambridgeshire CB2 4QR

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