SKU	2157
Availability

POLITICAL FILMS OF THE REICH - PART I: THE REICHSPARTEITAGE I * with switchable English subtitles *

Be the first to review this product

$13.99

Qty: Add to cart

Email a friend

Question about product?

Add to wishlist

Details
Existing reviews

Used at first as a means of bringing together the faithful from all over the Reich and presenting the public with the Party platform, the Reichsparteitage more and more began to resemble an elaborate theatre ensemble to showcase, idolize and build up the persona of one man: Adolf Hitler. The First Reichsparteitag was presented only a few short years after Hitler was released early from his prison sentence for high treason in Bavaria and the Tenth, and last one, was held in 1938, after the Anschluss of Austria to the Third Reich. The Party faithful, as well as tens of thousands of guests, came from all over the Reich --- and the world! --- to watch this marvel of choreographed and synchronized events, parades and, yes, even a carnival.

The films in this DVD are described as "with switchable English subtitles". This is true; however, with small exceptions, any speeches in the individual sections are NOT subtitled (or only have small bits subtitled). The accompanying, actual films from the individual Reichsparteitage days provide excerpts of the multi-day events, through which the mood and progression of the Days can be gleaned.

CONTENTS:

THE NAZIS GREAT SHOW - DIE REICHSPARTEITAGE

This film gives an historical overview of the "Party Days": when they began; what the individual themes of each Day referred to; the logistics involved; the effects. It is an excellent overview and while at times a bit verbose and confusing, it is probably the best source of information about the Reichsparteitage I've come across.

Quality of the film varies with the film sources, but overall is excellent. In German with switchable English subtitles. Approximately 53 minutes.

DER REICHSTAGPARTEITAG DER NSDAP 1927

Highlights from the events of that year.

Overall unclear film quality with indistinct features. The film has German intertitles with switchable English subtitles. Martial music throughout. Approximately 18 minutes.

DER REICHSPARTEITAG 1929

Highlights of the Days in 1929.

Overall unclear film quality with indistinct features. Watchable. Pixellization issues. The film has German intertitles with switchable English subtitles. Martial music throughout. Approximately 65 minutes.

TOTAL RUNNING TIME: APPROXIMATELY 136 MINUTES

Be the first to review this product