Education for Death: The Making of the Nazi

15Sweden rating194310mAnimation, Drama
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This animated short film follows the life of a young boy named Hans as he grows up in Germany during the 1930s and 40s. It shows how the state uses school and community activities to shape his beliefs and values from a very young age.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Gentle
The narrative follows a linear progression of a life story with steady pacing and deliberate scenes. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA child is punished for showing sympathy during a lesson.
  • Approx.ScaryThe film ends with a scene showing a field of graves.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the school and the community influence the way the boy thought?
  2. 2Why is it important to think for ourselves instead of just following what we are told?

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