From Caligari to Hitler(2015)
Von Caligari zu Hitler
What does Cinema know, that we don't?
From Caligari to Hitler Synopsis
Film journalist and critic Rüdiger Suchsland examines German cinema from 1919, when the Republic of Weimar is born, to 1933, when the Nazis come into power. (Followed by Hitler's Hollywood, 2017.)
From Caligari to Hitler (2015) is a documentary and history film directed by Rüdiger Suchsland, released on May 28, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Rüdiger Suchsland, Hans Henrik Wöhler, Volker Schlöndorff and Fatih Akin. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Rüdiger Suchsland
- Writers:
- Rüdiger Suchsland
- Producers:
- Martina Haubrich, Gunnar Dedio
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Reimann
- Composer:
- Michael Hartmann
- Production:
- ZDF, LOOKSfilm, Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau Stiftung, ARTE
- Status:
- Released
From Caligari to Hitler (2015) Trailer
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From Caligari to Hitler Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rüdiger Suchsland
as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Hans Henrik Wöhler
Hans Henrik Wöhler
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Volker Schlöndorff
as Self - Filmmaker
Fatih Akin
as Self - Filmmaker
- Thomas Elsaesser
Thomas Elsaesser
as Self - Film Historian
- Eric D. Weitz
Eric D. Weitz
as Self - Historian
- Elisabeth Bronfen
Elisabeth Bronfen
as Self - Cultural Critic
Fritz Lang
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Ernst Lubitsch
as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
- Friedrich Ebert
Friedrich Ebert
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Joseph Goebbels
as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Rüdiger Suchsland, written by Rüdiger Suchsland, produced by Martina Haubrich and Gunnar Dedio.
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From Caligari to Hitler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 27 ratings.
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Who stars in From Caligari to Hitler?
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The main cast of From Caligari to Hitler (2015) includes Rüdiger Suchsland, Hans Henrik Wöhler, Volker Schlöndorff, Fatih Akin and Thomas Elsaesser. The film was directed by Rüdiger Suchsland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was From Caligari to Hitler released?
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From Caligari to Hitler was released on May 28, 2015 and runs for 1h 54m.
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From Caligari to Hitler (2015) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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