Mythen der Nationen

original title:
Mythen der Nationen
country / year of production:
Germany / 2004
original length:
2x45 min. , color
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Documentary
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director:
Richard Chaim Schneider
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plot synopsis:
This documentary deals with World War II as a subject, that turns into the construction of history and national myth. The allies and countries that have been attacked by Germany often have a perception that is different from war reality. The film questions the culture of memory of the war nations and deals with patriotism and repression.
keywords:
authenticity , fascism , battle-fatigue , war-profiteers , war crimes , shell shock
war:
Second World War (1939-1945)
literature:
Hannes Heer: Vom Verschwinden der Täter: Der Vernichtungskrieg fand statt, aber keiner war dabei. Berlin: Aufbau-Verlag, 2004.

Wolfgang Benz; Barbara Distel: Zwischen Befreiung und Verdrängung. Dachau: Verlag Dachauer Hefte, 2003.
remarks:
Part 1: Die Ãœberfallenen - Polen und Frankreich
Part 2: Die Alliierten - England und Ungarn
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