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18m runtime
Documentary film with a runtime of 18 minutes, released in 1945. Presented in English.
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A Defeated People is a 1946 British documentary short film made by the Crown Film Unit, directed by Humphrey Jennings and narrated by William Hartnell. The film depicts the shattered state of Germany, both physically and as a society, in the immediate aftermath of World War II. The narration explains what is being done – and what needs to be done – both by the occupying Allied forces and the German people themselves to build a better Germany from the ruins.
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How long is A Defeated People?
A Defeated People runs for 18m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under Documentary.
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