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2016109 min0documentary

6.5/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

Art History World War I

A German Life

2016109 min0documentary

6.5/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

Brunhilde Pomsel, a former stenographer for Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels, reflects on her experiences and moral complicity within the regime.

“A timeless question: Where do I stand on these issues today?”

Art History World War I

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Roland Schrotthofer,

Olaf S. Müller,

Florian Weigensamer,

Christian Krönes

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Brunhilde Pomsel, a former stenographer for Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels, reflects on her experiences and moral complicity within the regime.

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Roland Schrotthoferdirector

Olaf S. Müllerdirector

Florian Weigensamerdirector

Christian Krönesdirector

Olaf S. Müllerwriter

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Brunhilde Pomsel worked as a stenographer for Joseph Goebbels, the Nazi Propaganda Minister, during World War II. In A German Life, she recounts her experiences within the Nazi regime from her perspective. Pomsel reflects on her role and the moral complexities of complicity. The documentary features her narrative as a reminder of history's relevance. Directed by Roland Schrotthofer, the film runs for 109 minutes and includes interviews in English, German, and Italian.

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