Sam Mendes Documentary Reveals Unseen Bergen-Belsen Liberation Footage
Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes has created a powerful documentary titled "What They Found. Ils ont libéré Bergen-Belsen," airing on Planète+. The film brings to light previously unseen footage shot by two British soldiers in April and May 1945 at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany. Their testimony offers a reflection on individual and collective responsibility in the face of Nazi ideology.
Key facts
- Directed by Sam Mendes
- Title: 'What They Found. Ils ont libéré Bergen-Belsen'
- Airs on Planète+
- Features previously unseen footage
- Filmed by two British soldiers
- Footage shot in April and May 1945
- Location: Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, Germany
- Explores individual and collective responsibility toward Nazi ideology
Entities
Artists
- Sam Mendes
Institutions
- Planète+
Locations
- Bergen-Belsen
- Germany