The Waldheim Waltz

The Waldheim Waltz 2018 Directed by Ruth Beckermann Waldheims Walzer

Ruth Beckermann documents the process of uncovering former UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim’s wartime past. It shows the swift succession of new allegations by the World Jewish Congress during his Austrian presidential campaign, the denial by the Austrian political class, the outbreak of anti-Semitism and patriotism, which finally led to his election.

Countries Austria , Germany

Production Country Austria

Language German

Spoken Languages English , French , German

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies ORF , Ruth Beckermann Filmproduktion

Release Date 4 October 2018

93 mins