The Waldheim Waltz
2018•AA•1h 33m•7.8•Released
Documentary
Ruth Beckermann documents the process of uncovering former UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim’s wartime past. It shows the swift succession of new allegations by the World Jewish Congress during his Austrian presidential campaign, the denial by the Austrian political class, the outbreak of anti-Semitism and patriotism, which finally led to his election.
Director
Ruth Beckermann
Writer
Ruth Beckermann
Languages
German, French, English
Studio
Ruth Beckermann Filmproduktion
Cast
Kurt Waldheim
Himself (archive footage)
Production
Company
Ruth Beckermann Filmproduktion
Company
ORF
Producer
Ruth Beckermann
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