The Harzmann Case and Others
Der Fall Harzmann und andere (The Harzmann Case and Others) (1957) is a 31-minute East German documentary directed by Andrew and Annelie Thorndike. Produced by DEFA, the film explores notable legal and judicial cases, likely examining political or social injustices within post-war Germany. Through documentary storytelling, it sheds light on the broader implications of these cases in the context of East German society. Released on August 14, 1957, the film continues the Thorndikes’ tradition of politically engaged documentary filmmaking.
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Andrew Thorndike Director · Annelie Thorndike Director Günther Rücker Writer
First release August 14, 1957 · Produced in XG · Original title Der Fall Harzmann und andere
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DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Production
XG
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Original title
Der Fall Harzmann und andere
Original language
German
Spoken on screen
German
Release dates
Germany · August 14, 1957
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