Commentary by Frank Stern, cultural and film historian
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Jew Suss: Rise and Fall
This intricate historical drama tells the story of actor Ferdinand Marian (Tobias Moretti), who is ordered by Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels to star in the 1940 anti-Semitic film Jew Suss. Despite his cooperation, Ferdinand's actions have unexpected costs. Ferdinand's Jewish wife, Anna (Martina Gedeck), is sent to a concentration camp, and as World War II intensifies, he rebels against the Nazis, leading to the destruction of his career.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Jew Suss: Rise and Fall
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 23, 2010
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Drama, War
User Score
54%
Original Title
Jud Süß - Film ohne Gewissen
Director
Oskar Roehler
Description
This intricate historical drama tells the story of actor Ferdinand Marian (Tobias Moretti), who is ordered by Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels to star in the 1940 anti-Semitic film Jew Suss. Despite his cooperation, Ferdinand's actions have unexpected costs. Ferdinand's Jewish wife, Anna (Martina Gedeck), is sent to a concentration camp, and as World War II intensifies, he rebels against the Nazis, leading to the destruction of his career.