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Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz (2022): Cast

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Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz is a 2022 documentary directed by Christian Berger, starring Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, Kathrin Ackermann and Daniel Barenboim. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Christian Berger
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
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The story

What Is Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz About?

The premise of Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz without spoilers.

Through the contrasting lives of Jewish cellist Anita Lasker‑Wallfisch, who survived Auschwitz as a member of the camp’s women’s orchestra, and conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler, who worked under the Nazi regime, the film explores how music functioned within the Third Reich. Their shared devotion to the German classical repertoire highlights the complex moral and artistic choices faced by musicians in that era.

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Cast & crew

Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz Cast

Anita Lasker-Wallfisch leads the cast, with Kathrin Ackermann and Daniel Barenboim. Directed by Christian Berger; 8 actors are credited in all.

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Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz?

Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz released?

Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz was released on November 8, 2022.

Who directed Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz?

Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz was directed by Christian Berger.

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Who is in the cast of Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz?

Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz stars Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, Kathrin Ackermann and Daniel Barenboim, among 8 credited actors.

Does Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz have a post-credit scene?

No. Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz in?

The original language of Music Under the Swastika - The Maestro and the Cellist of Auschwitz is German.

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