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Erwin Leiser

Swedish director, writer, and actor · Germany · On the map · Directors · Lived 1923 to 1996 · aged 73

Erwin Leiser was a Swedish director, writer, and actor. He is best known for his 1960 documentary film Mein Kampf, based on Nazi footage from secret archives and depicting Nazi atrocities. He subsequently made other documentaries both on Nazi Germany and other topics.

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A typical day, 30 days to 17 June 2026

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1996Died22 August 1996Zehn Brüder sind wir gewesenFilm, 1996Director1995"Mein ganzes Leben war Kunst". Ein Film über Otte SköldFilm, Director1993Pimpf war jederFilm, Director1989Message to ManFilm1988Die Feuerprobe - Novemberpogrom 1938Film, Director, Writer1987Hitlers Sonderauftrag LinzFilm, Director, Writer1986Elie Wiesel. Im Zeichen des FeuersFilm, Director, Writer1985Der ClubSeries19815 nach 10Series1973Ich lebe in der Gegenwart - Versuch über Hans RichterFilm, Director, Writer1972Keine Welt für KinderFilm, Director, Writer1969Wochenschau I: Requiem für eine FirmaFilm1968For Example Fritz LangFilm, Director1961Eichmann and the Third ReichFilm, Director1960Mein KampfFilm, Director, Writer1959Sandburg, Yes!Film1923Born16 May 1923

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About this person

Country
Germany
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 1996 · aged 73