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The Reich's Orchestra

2007Movie1 h 33 min

DocumentaryMusic
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A melancholic music movie about history and a real life story, with standout score.

Good for teens · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

The Berlin Philharmonic and the Third Reich

In 2007, the Berliner Philharmoniker celebrated their 125th anniversary. Film director Enrique Sánchez Lansch took this occasion to tell a hitherto unknown chapter in the history of the Berliner Philharmoniker: the years of National Socialism from 1933 to 1945. The film, “The Reichsorchester”, made in collaboration with musicians of the orchestra and its archive.

Feels like

  • Historical Documentary
  • Music History
  • Nazi Era Analysis
  • Orchestral Legacy
  • Educational
  • Somber Reflection
  • Archival Footage
  • Political Intrigue
  • Cultural Heritage

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Enrique Sánchez Lansch, Misha Aster
Written by
Enrique Sánchez Lansch
Produced by
Ulli Pfau
Music by
Berlin Philharmonic

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Facts

November 1, 2007 · 1 h 33 min · Music, Documentary

Released
November 1, 2007
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Genres
Music, Documentary
Original language
German
Also spoken
English
Made in
Germany

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3 questions, like "Is The Reich's Orchestra worth watching?"

Questions about The Reich's Orchestra

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Is The Reich's Orchestra worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.6).

Is The Reich's Orchestra plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Reich's Orchestra in English?

GermanEnglish

No, it was made in German, with some English.