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Forbidden Films is a 2015 documentary directed by Felix Moeller. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb rating
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Metascore
74
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Forbidden Films (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Felix Moeller
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Forbidden Films About?

The premise of Forbidden Films without spoilers.

This documentary investigates the surprising fact that around 40 Nazi propaganda films remain classified and inaccessible. Director Felix Moeller examines the reasons behind this, presenting interviews with historians, experts, and everyday people. The film combines original footage with contemporary perspectives, revealing the complex and lasting impact of ideological cinema and the challenges of confronting its legacy.

Forbidden Films Themes & Keywords

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  • year 1943
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  • nazi
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Crew

The Director of Forbidden Films

Directed by Felix Moeller.

From the director

More from Felix Moeller

More films directed by Felix Moeller, best-rated first: Searching for Ingmar Bergman, Harlan: In the Shadow of Jew Suess, Jew Suess 2.0 and Harlan: In the Shadow of Jew Süss.

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Ratings

Forbidden Films Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Forbidden Films 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

Details

Forbidden Films Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Verbotene Filme - Das Erbe des Nazi-Kinos” and “Les films interdits du IIIe Reich”.

Also known as
  • Verbotene Filme - Das Erbe des Nazi-Kinos
  • Les films interdits du IIIe Reich
  • Förbjuden film
  • Zakázané filmy nacistické propagandy

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FAQ

Forbidden Films FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Forbidden Films, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Forbidden Films?

Forbidden Films runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Forbidden Films released?

Forbidden Films was released on May 13, 2015.

Who directed Forbidden Films?

Forbidden Films was directed by Felix Moeller.

More films by Felix Moeller

How is Forbidden Films rated?

Forbidden Films has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does Forbidden Films have a post-credit scene?

No. Forbidden Films has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Forbidden Films in?

The original language of Forbidden Films is German.

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