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The World That Summer

19801h 43mIlse Hofmann

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Adapted from the book by Robert Muller and based on his own experiences, this film recreates the Germany of 1936, when a young boy is trying to conceal his Jewish blood. The film shows how the Nazi ideology was absorbed into the fabric of people's lives.

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What is The World That Summer (1980) about?

Adapted from the book by Robert Muller and based on his own experiences, this film recreates the Germany of 1936, when a young boy is trying to conceal his Jewish blood. The film shows how the Nazi ideology was absorbed into the fabric of people's lives.

Who stars in The World That Summer?

The World That Summer stars Jan-Claudius Schwarzbauer (Hannes Hacker), Grete Wurm (Oma), Katrin Schaake (Mama), Hermann Lause (Papa), Christoph M. Ohrt (Dorn). The film was directed by Ilse Hofmann.

How long is The World That Summer?

The World That Summer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980.

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