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Night and Fog

1956·Movie·32 min·8.3(566)

Filmmaker Alain Resnais documents the atrocities behind the walls of Hitler's concentration camps.

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United StatesHBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO MaxAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
IndiaMUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel
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CanadaCriterion ChannelApple TV Store
AustraliaApple TV Store
GermanyMUBI, MUBI Amazon ChannelLaCinetek
FranceMUBI, Sooner, MUBI Amazon Channel, INA madelen Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, LaCinetek, ARTE Boutique
SpainFilmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, TivifyAcontra Plus
BrazilMUBI, Belas Artes à La Carte, MUBI Amazon Channel
JapanMUBI

About Night and Fog

Night and Fog is a 1956 French-language documentary and history film directed by Alain Resnais. The cast is led by Michel Bouquet, Reinhard Heydrich, Heinrich Himmler. It has a runtime of 0h 32m. Viewers rate it 8.3/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.

Night and Fog was produced by Argos films and made in France. It was released on May 22, 1956.

Director
Alain Resnais
Writers
Jean Cayrol
Release date
May 22, 1956
Original language
French
Status
Released
Country
France
Production
Argos films
#destruction of a civilization#nazi#germany#world war ii#prisoner of war#auschwitz-birkenau concentration camp#torture#short film

Night and Fog cast & crew

Night and Fog was directed by Alain Resnais and written by Jean Cayrol.

The cast features Michel Bouquet as Narrator (voice) (uncredited), Reinhard Heydrich as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Heinrich Himmler as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), and Julius Streicher as Self (archive footage) (uncredited).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hanns Eisler, cinematography is by Ghislain Cloquet, and it was produced by Philippe Lifchitz and Anatole Dauman.

Is Night and Fog worth watching?

Night and Fog holds an audience score of 8.3/10 from 566 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed documentary films.

At 0h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary and history, Night and Fog is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Night and Fog

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Cast of Night and Fog

Michel Bouquet

Michel Bouquet

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Reinhard Heydrich

Reinhard Heydrich

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Heinrich Himmler

Heinrich Himmler

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Julius Streicher

Julius Streicher

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Night and Fog — FAQs

Where can I watch Night and Fog in United States?

Night and Fog is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.

Is Night and Fog on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — Night and Fog is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Night and Fog in?

Night and Fog is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Night and Fog?

Night and Fog runs 0 hours 32 minutes (32 minutes).

What is Night and Fog rated?

It holds a 8.3/10 audience score from 566 ratings.

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