The Horses of a Cavalry Captain
During World War II, Wehrmacht captain Harald von Vietinghoff-Riesch traveled in advance of the army scouting for barracks. An amateur cinematographer, he also made 16mm images behind the front. Part of a larger project, Die pferde des Rittmeisters, made by Vietinghoff-Riesch’s grandson, presents footage of the cavalry horses, the artist’s commentary never letting us forget that these attractive creatures were also Nazi machines.
Director: Clemens von Wedemeyer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Horses of a Cavalry Captain about?
- During World War II, Wehrmacht captain Harald von Vietinghoff-Riesch traveled in advance of the army scouting for barracks. An amateur cinematographer, he also made 16mm images behind the front. Part of a larger project, Die pferde des Rittmeisters, made by Vietinghoff-Riesch’s grandson, presents footage of the cavalry horses, the artist’s commentary never letting us forget that these attractive creatures were also Nazi machines.
- Who directed The Horses of a Cavalry Captain?
- The Horses of a Cavalry Captain was directed by Clemens von Wedemeyer.
- How long is The Horses of a Cavalry Captain?
- The Horses of a Cavalry Captain has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The Horses of a Cavalry Captain?
- The Horses of a Cavalry Captain is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Horses of a Cavalry Captain produced?
- The Horses of a Cavalry Captain was produced in Germany.