In Heaven Underground: The Weissensee Jewish Cemetery


1h 34m 2011

Brief Synopsis

A look at Weissensee, Europe's biggest Jewish cemetery located in northern Berlin that is now 130 years old and is still open for new burials. It is the largest Jewish cemetery still in use in Europe. Walking through the cemetery is like taking a walk through history and its famous artists, philosop

Film Details

Also Known As
In Heaven, Underground. The Jewish Cemetery in Berlin-Weissensee
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Britzka Film
Distribution Company
Seventh Art Releasing; Salzgeber & Co. Medien Gmbh

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 34m

Synopsis

A look at Weissensee, Europe's biggest Jewish cemetery located in northern Berlin that is now 130 years old and is still open for new burials. It is the largest Jewish cemetery still in use in Europe. Walking through the cemetery is like taking a walk through history and its famous artists, philosophers, lawyers, architects, doctors, teachers of religion and publishers. In a few years, this protected area will officially be listed as one of UNESCO's world heritage sites.

Film Details

Also Known As
In Heaven, Underground. The Jewish Cemetery in Berlin-Weissensee
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Britzka Film
Distribution Company
Seventh Art Releasing; Salzgeber & Co. Medien Gmbh

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 34m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States Fall November 18, 2011

Released in United States 2011

Released in United States 2011 (Films of Conflict & Resolution)

Limited Release in United States Fall November 18, 2011 (New York City)