Chennai International Film Festival

Fuhrer and Seducer

Germany | 2024 | 135 min | German

Joseph Goebbels, the Minister of Propaganda, accompanies Hitler during the seven years from the “Anschluss” of Austria in March 1938 to the murder and suicide in the Führerbunker in May 1945. While Hitler is at the height of his power, Goebbels is the creator of the pictures of the flag waving crowds and of the anti-Semitic films “Jud Süß” and “Der ewige Jude”, that prepare the people for the mass murder of the Jews. After the defeat at Stalingrad and the situation becoming increasingly hopeless in late 1944, Goebbels plans the most radical propaganda act, his last staging, with Hitler’s suicide, the murder of his family, and his own suicide.

Director
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Joachim Lang, born in 1959 in Spraitbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is a renowned German director and writer. He is celebrated for his work on Mack the Knife – Brecht’s Threepenny Film (2018), a cinematic exploration of Brecht’s iconic play. His other notable works include Goebbels and the Führer (2024), a historical drama, and George (2013), a biographical film. Lang’s films often delve into historical and literary themes, showcasing his unique ability to blend factual storytelling with compelling visual narratives. His contributions to cinema have solidified his reputation as a masterful filmmaker in contemporary German cinema.
Cast & Crew

Director – Joachim Lang
Producer – Till Derenbach, Sandra Dujmovic,
Michael Souvignier
Cinematographer – Klaus Fuxjäger
Music – Michael Klaukien
Cast – Robert Stadlober, Fritz Karl, Franziska Weisz