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Vacation in Sylt

(1957)

September 1, 1957 0h 19m
54%
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Overview

The East German documentary uncovers the postwar career of Heinz Reinefarth, the former SS general responsible for atrocities during the Warsaw Uprising who became mayor of Westerland on the island of Sylt. Combining archival footage with contemporary interviews, the film indicts West Germany for allowing former Nazi officials to return to public office.

Andrew Thorndike

Director

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