The First Hour

  • 10 10
  • 2023
  • 63min
The First Hour
  • Original Title: Die Erste Stunde

This gripping documentary reconstructs the fragile moment between war and peace—where silence was filled with fear, uncertainty, and the weight of history.

The First Hour

The First Hour - The war has ended, but the hunt has begun

Germany, 1945. The guns have fallen silent, but the tension lingers. This compelling documentary explores the unspoken chaos of the immediate aftermath of World War II, as Allied forces comb through the remnants of the Third Reich, uncovering hidden Nazis, last-minute resistance, and stockpiles of weapons.

Through rare testimonies and historical accounts, this documentary captures the fragile, eerie transition from total war to the uncertain dawn of peace—a moment where victory was declared, but the wounds of war had yet to settle.

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Echelon Studios


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