World War Three

World War Three

This mock documentary uses archival footage, interviews and reports taken out of context and staged interviews to highlight a possible escalation into a nuclear war. In this feature, tension in East Germany, and an uprising triggered by a visit by Gorbachev sees a successful military coup taking place in the USSR. Western actions against brutal crack-downs on civilians involved increases tension between the sides, finally resulting in nuclear war.

Release Date

December 1, 1998

Status

Released

Original Title

Der Dritte Weltkrieg

Runtime

1h 28min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German