True Story of Lili Marlene, The

Synopsis
Marius Goring narrates Humphrey Jennings’ film of the extraordinary story of Lale Andersen, the singer whose record became a battle song for troops on both sides in World War II. Goebbels detested the song and contrived to have Andersen placed in a concentration camp. Also features BEFORE THE RAID (1943) another true story of Norwegian fishermen repelling German soldiers who were plundering their catch from their small fishing village. Filmed in Portmahomack. Directed by Jiri Weiss.
Series
40s Britain, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1944
Subjects
History; Media studies; Music
Keywords
censorship; World War II

Credits

Director
Humphrey Jennings; Jiri Weiss
Contributor
Marius Goring

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£19.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
65 minutes
Year
2010

Distributor

Name

Panamint Cinema

Email
cinema@panamint.co.uk
Web
http://www.panamint.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
01505 834936
Address
Abercorn Schoolhouse
Whitequarries
Broxburn
West Lothian, Scotland
EH52 6PZ

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