Operation Teutonic Sword (1958)
An East German documentary by Andrew and Annelie Thorndike investigating NATO General Hans Speidel’s alleged role in the 1934 assassination of Yugoslav King Alexander I and French Foreign Minister Louis Barthou. Drawing on archival footage and documents, it scrutinizes Speidel’s past and postwar career, provoking controversy and a ban in West Germany. The film won First Prize at the 1958 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the Heinrich Greif Prize in East Germany.
Director: Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: June 6, 1958
Cast
- Eckart Friedrichson - Sprecher
Screenplay
Music: Paul Dessau
Cinematography: Gustl Perrin, Vera Futterlieb
Editing: Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Operation Teutonic Sword about?
- An East German documentary by Andrew and Annelie Thorndike investigating NATO General Hans Speidel’s alleged role in the 1934 assassination of Yugoslav King Alexander I and French Foreign Minister Louis Barthou. Drawing on archival footage and documents, it scrutinizes Speidel’s past and postwar career, provoking controversy and a ban in West Germany. The film won First Prize at the 1958 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the Heinrich Greif Prize in East Germany.
- Who directed Operation Teutonic Sword?
- Operation Teutonic Sword was directed by Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike.
- Who stars in Operation Teutonic Sword?
- Operation Teutonic Sword stars Eckart Friedrichson.
- How long is Operation Teutonic Sword?
- Operation Teutonic Sword has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is Operation Teutonic Sword?
- Operation Teutonic Sword is a Documentary film.
- Where was Operation Teutonic Sword produced?
- Operation Teutonic Sword was produced in East Germany.