More than 100 letters and diary entries from Heinrich Himmler's family provide insight into his life as a key figure in the Nazi regime.
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More than 100 letters and diary entries from Heinrich Himmler's family provide insight into his life as a key figure in the Nazi regime.
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Heinrich Himmler’s letters and diary entries, discovered in his family home in 1945, form the basis of Vanessa Lapa's documentary, The Decent One. The film includes readings of these documents by unseen actors, alongside archival footage. It details Himmler’s anti-Semitic beliefs from his college years and his relationship with his wife, Margarete. The narrative illustrates his rationalizations for his actions within the Nazi regime and his focus on the Final Solution, even as Germany faced defeat.
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Why Watch
- See Heinrich Himmler's personal letters and diaries.
- Meet Margarete Himmler and learn about her views.
- Find out how documents were acquired from the Himmler household.
Did You Know
- The documentary premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2014.
- US Army soldiers seized Himmler's documents, which were later authenticated by the German Federal Archives.
- Lapa's parents bought the documents in 2006 to create this film.
- The film features readings from diaries and letters, including those from Himmler and his family.
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Who directed The Decent One?
The Decent One was directed by Vanessa Lapa.
What year did The Decent One premiere?
The Decent One premiered in 2014 at the Berlin International Film Festival.
What type of documents were used in The Decent One?
The documentary used a cache of letters, diary entries, and official reports related to Heinrich Himmler.
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