Footage from the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in April 1945 shows the grim reality faced by survivors and the atrocities committed there.
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Footage from the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in April 1945 shows the grim reality faced by survivors and the atrocities committed there.
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Synopsis
Sergeants Mike Lewis and Bill Lawrie of the Army Film and Photographic Unit recorded the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in April 1945. Their footage captures the grim conditions faced by survivors and the aftermath of the Holocaust. The documentary includes personal accounts from Lewis and Lawrie, revealing the stark contrast between their military duties and the suffering they witnessed. Directed by Sam Mendes, the film features archival material from the Imperial War Museum and interviews conducted in the 1980s. It aired on BBC Two on 7 April 2025.
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Why Watch
- See the original footage from Bergen-Belsen in 1945.
- Meet Sergeants Mike Lewis and Bill Lawrie through their accounts.
- Find out about the Army Film and Photographic Unit's role.
Did You Know
- The film was directed by Sam Mendes in his documentary directorial debut.
- The archival footage used in the film has been preserved since the 1950s.
- The film aired on BBC Two on 7 April 2025, just days after its trailer release.
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Who directed the documentary What They Found?
Sam Mendes directed What They Found, marking his documentary directorial debut.
When was What They Found aired on BBC Two?
What They Found was aired on BBC Two on 7 April 2025.
What significant event does the documentary cover?
The documentary covers the 1945 liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
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