section KINO FERMISHED

SINGING IN THE DARK

  • Max Nosseck
  • US
  • 1956
  • 86 Min

Max Nosseck's early film on the Shoah, also shot in the destroyed synagogue on Berlin’s Levetzow Street shortly before its demolition, tells the story of survivor Leo, who now suffers from memory loss. Drunkenly he sings in bars and delights guests with his voice. His memories are slowly returning ... The German premiere of this version, restored by the National Center for Jewish Film.

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Credits

original title SINGING IN THE DARK

international title SINGING IN THE DARK

german title SINGING IN THE DARK

JFBB section KINO FERMISHED

  • director Max Nosseck

country/countries US

year 1956

duration 86 Min

screening format 35mm

screenplay Aben Kandel, Ann Hood & Stephen Kandel

director of photography Boris Kaufman

music Abraham Ellstein