An Episode in "The World: A Television History", a documentary series on the history of the world, based on the Times Atlas of World History. The 1929 crash of the American stock market preceded a decade of worldwide depression in which the defeated nations of WWI seemed to suffer most. Germany turns to Hitler and his promises of regained glory and WWII begins. A three-cornered contest of democrats, Nazis and Communists for the future of the world leads, among other things, to Communist control of China. Italy and Japan's attempts at empire building are also discussed. Archival footage and map illustrations.
This 3-part documentary explores 350 years of Jewish American history. Beginning with the first Jews to arrive in the 17th century, it offers a portrait of a people who epitomized the immigrant experience. Even as they faced rejection, Jews embraced American culture while keeping alive their own heritage. Focusing on the tension amid identity and assimilation, the series features Jewish Americans who have made major contributions to American life. Directed by Emmy-wining filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by actor Liev Schreiber, the series includes interviews, dramatic reconstructions, painting, archive and...
This 3-part documentary explores 350 years of Jewish American history. Beginning with the first Jews to arrive in the 17th century, it offers a portrait of a people who epitomized the immigrant experience. Even as they faced rejection, Jews embraced American culture while keeping alive their own heritage. Focusing on the tension amid identity and assimilation, the series features Jewish Americans who have made major contributions to American life. Directed by Emmy-wining filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by actor Liev Schreiber, the series includes interviews, dramatic reconstructions, painting, archive and...
דרמה העוסקת בסיפורם של קבוצת אסירים יהודים אשר הועסקו בסדנה סודית במחנה זקסנהאוזן ועסקו בזיוף שטרות פאונדים בריטיים ודולרים אמריקנים, יוזמה נאצית הידועה בשם "מבצע ברנהארד" שנועדה להסב נזק לכלכלת בנות הברית. בראש המבצע עמד קצין הס"ס ברנהארד קרוגר. במרכז הסרט, דילמת שיתוף הפעולה עם האויב או התנגדות שמשמעותה הוא מוות. לראש קבוצת האסירים היהודים אשר זכו לתנאים משופרים יחסית תמורת עבודתם מונה סולומון סוחוביץ, זייפן יהודי שהיה מוכר למשטרה עוד לפני המלחמה. עם השחרור הופסקה עבודת הזיוף באיבה. הסרט מבוסס על הביוגראפיה "סדנת השטן" מאת אדולף בורגר, אחד הזייפנים. בורגר, קומוניסט בצעירותו, חיבל בקביעות בעבודת הסדנה במטרה...
This 3-part documentary explores 350 years of Jewish American history. Beginning with the first Jews to arrive in the 17th century, it offers a portrait of a people who epitomized the immigrant experience. Even as they faced rejection, Jews embraced American culture while keeping alive their own heritage. Focusing on the tension amid identity and assimilation, the series features Jewish Americans who have made major contributions to American life. Directed by Emmy-wining filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by actor Liev Schreiber, the series includes interviews, dramatic reconstructions, paintingד, archive and...
This DEFA political comedy tells the story of Anton Grubske, a witty car mechanic who takes over his master's workshop and marries Liesel, his master's daughter. He converts old cars into tractors for landowners, whom he rips off wholesale. This, however, does not please god-fearing Liesel. Therefore, Anton leaves her and ends up with Sabine, his accomplice. He becomes a millionaire, but later put in prison. On the day the Berlin Wall is built, 13.08.61, Sabine takes off to Switzerland with her daughter and Anton's money, which he had deposited at a West Berlin bank. In prison Anton turns activist and soon after...