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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