Description
The UFA motion picture newsreels depict
German military operations and conditions in Germany during World War II, mainly during the 1939-1942 period. Includes a few pre-war
newsreels of Nazi leaders and rallies, and a few photographs. Most newsreels were distributed in Spain.
Background
Universum Film AG (UFA) is a
German film production company that was founded in 1917. At its inception, UFA was envisioned as a state-controlled vehicle for
military propaganda films, but the company greatly expanded its output in 1918 to include feature films, documentaries, newsreels,
and public service films. With a broadened focus that was further spurred on by the 1921 privatization of the company, UFA
made an especially significant impact on world cinema during the Weimar Republic era (1919-1933), most notably through its
German Expressionist films.
Extent
450 motion picture film reels, 3 envelopes
(45.1 Linear Feet)
Restrictions
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Availability
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.