Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals
September 1st, 1939. Nazi Germany invades Poland. The campaign is fast, cruel and ruthless. In these circumstances, how is it that ordinary German soldiers suddenly became vicious killers, terrorizing the local population? Did everyone turn into something worse than wild animals? The true story of the first World War II offensive that marks in the history of infamy the beginning of a carnage and a historical tragedy.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Polen 39: Wie deutsche Soldaten zu Mördern wurden |
| Year | 2019 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Documentary, Animation, History |
| Director | Alexander Hogh |
| Runtime | 52 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.0/10 (2 votes) |
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Poland 1939: When German Soldiers Became War Criminals is a very strong film rated 8.0/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.
Released in 2019, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
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🎭 Cast
Nicole Engeln
Self - Narrator (voice)
Jochen Böhler
Self - Historian
Dawid Golik
Self - Historian
Detlef Fetchenhauer
Self - Psychologist
Sybille Steinbacher
Self - Historian
Włodzimierz Borodziej
Self - Historian
Maren Röger
Self - Historian
Cezary Król
Self - Historian
Jan Turnau
Self - Journalist
Adolf Hitler
Self - Politician (archive footage)
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