Where to Watch Forbidden Films (2014) in the US

What it's about

In a fortified, explosion-proof bunker of the German Federal Archives Vault, 2000 film reels made of celluloid, and the highly flammable nitrocellulose, are meticulously organised and stored. They are the silent witnesses of a bygone era when more than 1200 films were produced under the Nazi regime, depicting a wide array of topics, ranging from chest-thumping musicals to insidious melodramas about euthanasia itself. Until now, an ongoing censorship still exists for about 40 films of Joseph Goebbels' ministry of propaganda--and even though some are blatant works of manipulation--minute hints and cleverly-hidden insinuations throughout some movies, prove that film is propaganda's most important part. With the help of distinguished experts and German film historians, this is an attempt to provide the viewers with enough stimuli on the debate about the controversial subject of censorship, and the inner conflict about where one draws the line on such a delicate matter.

Cast and crew

Director

Felix Moeller

Writer

Felix Moeller

Starring

Hans Albers, Götz Aly, Elise Aulinger

Details

Release date

Mar 6, 2014

Language

German, French, Hebrew, English

Country

Germany

Where to Watch Forbidden Films (2014) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Forbidden Films in the United States?

Forbidden Films is available free with a participating library card or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), Fandango at Home (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

Can I stream Forbidden Films or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), Fandango at Home (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

Can I watch Forbidden Films for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).