Apocalypse: Hitler
2011 · France 2 · 105 min · 1 season
S01E02 · Le Führer
Wed, 26 Oct, 7:45 am
An economic crisis and the fear of communism drive voters into Hitler's arms, and he is named Chancellor. As democracy begins to disappear from Germany, Hitler prepares for war. In 1929, Germany, harshly affected by the worldwide economic crisis, is sinking into despair. Bloody street fighting between Nazis and Communists is raging. Fear of the "Red peril" will push millions of voters into Hitler's arms. Democracy is at risk.
About
Infamous for his crimes against humanity, Hitler's rise to power was unexpected and devastating. But how could a political party so intolerant gain so much power under one man? Using historical newly colourised and impactful footage, Apocalypse: Hitler is a two-part documentary which takes a remarkable look into the Nazis' ascent, exploring Hitler's path from mediocre student and failed artist to totalitarian dictator.
Episodes
- E01
La Menace
Wed, 26 Oct· 105 minAdolf Hitler wrote in 1924: "A State that refuses racial contamination must eventually rule the Earth." What happened at the start of Hitler's life to provoke his relentless rise to power? How could Hitler succeed in conquering Germany? Nothing predestines this mediocre student and failed artist to become dictator of Germany - the Führer. From his early life, follow the events that led to Hitler's dictatorship.
- E02
Le Führer
Wed, 26 Oct· 105 minAn economic crisis and the fear of communism drive voters into Hitler's arms, and he is named Chancellor. As democracy begins to disappear from Germany, Hitler prepares for war. In 1929, Germany, harshly affected by the worldwide economic crisis, is sinking into despair. Bloody street fighting between Nazis and Communists is raging. Fear of the "Red peril" will push millions of voters into Hitler's arms. Democracy is at risk.
Cast
Mathieu Kassovitz
Narrator