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202089 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

Auschwitz - One Day

202089 minPGdocumentary

6.9/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

In May 1944, SS photographer Bernhard Walter documented the systematic arrival and selection of victims at Auschwitz concentration camp.

Historical Events

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Winfried Laasch,

Friedrich Scherer

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In May 1944, SS photographer Bernhard Walter documented the systematic arrival and selection of victims at Auschwitz concentration camp.

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Winfried Laaschdirector

Friedrich Schererdirector

Winfried Laaschwriter

Friedrich Schererwriter

Philipp Moog

Philipp Moogcast

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Irina Weiss stands before a photograph taken near the crematorium at Auschwitz, searching for her family members among the faces captured in May 1944. The documentary "Auschwitz - One Day" presents the chilling routine of the concentration camp, as documented by SS photographer Bernhard Walter. It depicts the systematic arrival and selection of victims, alongside the theft of their belongings. Acted scenes interweave with historical photographs, illustrating the transformation of survivors into forced laborers.

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