Falkenau, the Impossible (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1988, Falkenau, the Impossible is a documentary film directed by Emil Weiss, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary stems from 1945, when infantryman Sam Fuller, member of the U.S. Army's "Big Red One," helped liberate the Nazis' Falkenau death camp. Fuller shot footage of his commanding officer's marching Czech locals, who denied knowing of the genocide, out from town to view the horrors of the death house. 40 years later, French documentary filmmaker Emil Weiss brought Fuller, who became a famous film director after World War II, back to the death camp to tell the story of the camp's liberation. Fuller's original footage is incorporated in the film.
Who’s in it. Falkenau, the Impossible stars Samuel Fuller as Samuel Fuller.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Falkenau, the Impossible has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Falkenau, the Impossible page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Falkenau, the Impossible (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Falkenau, the Impossible change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Falkenau, the Impossible worth watching?
- Falkenau, the Impossible holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Falkenau, the Impossible?
- Falkenau, the Impossible stars Samuel Fuller.
- When was Falkenau, the Impossible released?
- Falkenau, the Impossible was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.