Time of Darkness and Silence (1982): Cast
Time of Darkness and Silence is a 1982 historical documentary directed by Nina Gladitz, starring Leni Riefenstahl and Josef Reinhardt. It runs 1 hour.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h (60 min)
- Director
- Nina Gladitz
- Genres
- History , Documentary
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Channel 4 Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Time of Darkness and Silence About?
The premise of Time of Darkness and Silence without spoilers.
The documentary investigates Leni Riefenstahl’s film Tiefland, which used Sinti extras as forced labour. After filming ended in 1944 the extras were sent to Auschwitz. Filmmaker Nina Gladitz interviews survivors and officials, asking if Riefenstahl knew their fate. Shot from 1940‑44, Tiefland premiered in 1954; Riefenstahl later sued Gladitz.
Time of Darkness and Silence Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- world war two
- germany
- third reich
- reference to leni riefenstahl
- concentration camp
- forced labour
- propaganda film
- auschwitz
- f rated
Time of Darkness and Silence Cast
Leni Riefenstahl leads the cast, with Josef Reinhardt. Directed by Nina Gladitz.
- Director Nina Gladitz
- Leni Riefenstahl as themselves
- Josef Reinhardt as themselves
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Time of Darkness and Silence FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Time of Darkness and Silence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Time of Darkness and Silence?
Time of Darkness and Silence runs 1 hour (60 minutes).
When was Time of Darkness and Silence released?
Time of Darkness and Silence was released on September 3, 1982.
Who directed Time of Darkness and Silence?
Time of Darkness and Silence was directed by Nina Gladitz.
Who is in the cast of Time of Darkness and Silence?
Time of Darkness and Silence stars Leni Riefenstahl and Josef Reinhardt.
Does Time of Darkness and Silence have a post-credit scene?
No. Time of Darkness and Silence has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Time of Darkness and Silence in?
The original language of Time of Darkness and Silence is German.
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