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The Counterfeiters

A man holds up another man with two men watching on in the background surrounded by paper

The Counterfeiters is the true story of the largest counterfeiting operation in history, set up by the Nazis in 1936. Faced with a moral dilemma, the Jews forced to assist the Nazis must decide whether their actions, which could prolong the war and risk the lives of fellow prisoners, are ultimately the right ones.

Director: Stefan Ruzowitzky

Starring: August Diehl, Dolores Chapli, Devid Strieso, Karl Markovic

Level: AS, A2, GCSE, Scottish Highers

Subjects: Citizenship, Film Studies, German, History, Media Studies

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