A Defeated People

A Defeated People

6.3/10
0h18min
1946Documentary

Where to watch


This film is not yet available anywhere. Click the button below to recommend it to Filmelier+.

In post-war Germany, a resilient mother struggles to protect her children amidst devastation and survival challenges in ruined cities.

Hint: In a race across the US heartland, a red car discovers the true meaning of friendship.

movie_of_the_day_game

Think you can guess today's movie? 🤔

Movie of the day

One hint, 6 chances, and a new movie to guess every day

Watch full movies online

Press play and be surprised!

Surprise me
Most of the footage for this film was shot in September and October of 1945 mainly in the ruined cities of Hamburg, Dusseldorf and Essen. The people (mainly women and children) huddled in the unheated cellars of ruined houses without gas or any water save that from stand-pipes in the street.