Wim Wenders Short Film Reveals WWII Secret Location in Reims
Wim Wenders' short film 'The Keys to Freedom' uncovers the secret history of a school in Reims, France, which served as the Allied operations center where Nazi Germany surrendered on May 7, 1945. Commissioned by the German Foreign Ministry, the film is available on YouTube in multiple languages. Wenders narrates in first person, blending contemporary footage with archival material to recreate the atmosphere of the surrender. The title refers to keys returned by Allied Commander Eisenhower to the mayor of Reims, now displayed in a school museum. Wenders reflects on 80 years of peace in Europe and the current war in Ukraine, emphasizing that peace cannot be taken for granted. The film uses the hashtag #WeInvestInFreedom.
Key facts
- Wim Wenders directed the short film 'The Keys to Freedom'.
- The film reveals a school in Reims, France, that was the Allied operations center during WWII.
- The German surrender was signed there on May 7, 1945.
- The film was commissioned by the German Foreign Ministry.
- It is available on YouTube in English, German, French, Russian, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish, and Portuguese.
- The title comes from keys Eisenhower returned to the mayor of Reims after the surrender.
- Wenders narrates the film in first person, mixing current and archival footage.
- The film uses the hashtag #WeInvestInFreedom.
Entities
Artists
- Wim Wenders
Institutions
- German Foreign Ministry
- YouTube
Locations
- Reims
- France
- Rue Franklin Roosvelt