The International Reception of Downfall (Der Untergang, 2004)
While the original theatrical release runs approximately 155 minutes, the expands the runtime to roughly 178 minutes (nearly 3 hours). Originally produced for German television, this version reintegrates footage that was trimmed to keep the theatrical pace tight. der untergang extended edition the downfall full
Der Untergang , released in 2004, was a watershed moment in German cinema. It was one of the first German productions to feature a German-speaking actor (Bruno Ganz) as Adolf Hitler in a central role, breaking a long-standing cultural taboo. Based on the historiography of Joachim Fest ( Inside Hitler's Bunker ) and the memoirs of Traudl Junge ( Until the Final Hour ), the film attempts to demystify the Nazi leadership. released in 2004