Nazi propaganda film about the Condor Legion, a unit of German "volunteers" who fought in the Spanish Civil War on the side of eventual dictator Francisco Franco against the elected government of Spain.
Cinematography
Ritter shoots war like a sports film—terrifyingly effective.
Editing
Rhythmic cuts that turn bombing runs into Wagnerian opera.
Direction
Ritter's technical skill makes the evil more disturbing.
Director
Karl Ritter
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Premiered days before Germany invaded Poland; essentially a trailer for WWII.
Some aerial footage was later reused in American WWII films—propaganda has no permanent allegiance.
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