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U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot'

6.5(4)20231h 10m1

The international success of the film Das Boot by Wolfgang Petersen made U-96 one of the most famous submarines in cinematic history. But the true story of one of Hitler's most fearsome U-boats and its crew goes far beyond fiction. For the first time, this documentary sheds light on the reality behind the fiction through exclusive interviews with the makers and actors of Das Boot, as well as the last survivors of the time. In doing so, this documentary explores how Hitler's propaganda images may have influenced the visual and narrative force of Das Boot.

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Released
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Language
English
  • submarine
  • world war ii
  • filmmaking
  • documentary filmmaking

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Produced in

France, Singapore

Where to watch

Availability for Austria. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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  • GEO Television Amazon Channel logoGEO Television Amazon Channel

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Release dates

  • AustraliaAU

    • Digital / OTTM24 Aug 2023
  • FranceFR

    • TVOCS Geants5 Jun 2023
  • South KoreaKR

    • Premiere15EBS International Documentary Festival24 Aug 2023
    • TVEBS International Documentary Festival26 Aug 2023

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U-96, The True Story of 'Das Boot' was released on 24 August 2023.

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