City Under Siege – Krakow & the Southern Front (59 min, HD)
Synopsis
City Under Siege exposes Nazi Germany’s campaign to recast Krakow as “Deutsche Stadt.” Newly digitised Luftwaffe strike reels, occupation‑era propaganda and Red Army combat film drive a narrative that begins with the 1939 proclamation of Krakow’s “ancient German roots.” The story widens to Warsaw’s bombing and the scorched retreat across south‑eastern Poland, then crescendos with the Soviet 1st Ukrainian Front’s colossal 13 July 1944 push that cracked German lines and opened the liberation route into Krakow. First‑person diaries and expert commentary weave a human thread through the devastation, contrasting imposed mythology with indomitable Polish resilience.
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Why License This Title?
- Exclusive archive – Luftwaffe aerial footage, German Institute propaganda plates and Soviet frontline reels rarely cleared for commercial use.
- Getty‑style polish – 10‑bit HD master, colour‑graded for modern broadcast & OTT workflows.
- Universal themes – Identity erasure, urban resilience and liberation resonate with global audiences.
- Education + entertainment – Balanced expert commentary plus authentic visuals perfect for broadcasters, OTT platforms and museums.
- Flexible rights packages – Non‑theatrical, TV, SVOD/TVOD, airline, festival and classroom licences.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | 59 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 pillar‑boxed (16:9 safe) |
| Master | ProRes 422 HQ, 1080p / 25 fps |
| Audio | 48 kHz stereo, English narration |
| Subtitles | English (burn‑in + SRT). Polish, German on request |
| Source | Restored 35 mm, 16 mm & Betacam SP originals |
HD Version Included
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When you license City Under Siege: Krakow & the Southern Front, you will receive the full 59-minute documentary in high-definition (HD) quality, professionally upscaled from restored archival sources for modern broadcast and streaming standards.
Transcript Sample
0:00:00 Second World War – Poland under German occupation. The Nazis announced that Krakow was a "Deutsche Stadt"—an ancient German city—and even founded a pseudo‑scientific institute to prove the city's German roots through historical research.
0:00:19 Notably, the Luftwaffe bombed the Polish capital of Warsaw, tightening their grip on the region.
0:00:25 On 13 July 1944, the Red Army launched a major southern‑front offensive aimed at driving the German Army from Krakow and south‑eastern Poland.A complete, time‑coded transcript ships with every licensed master.
Get a quick sense of the story—email [email protected] for the 90‑second HD trailer or a water‑marked screener link.
Rights‑Managed Pricing (indicative)
| Usage | Term | Territory | Fee* |
| Single public screening | 1 day | One country | € 990 |
| Broadcast TV (1 run) | 3 yrs | Worldwide | Ask |
| SVOD / TVOD | 5 yrs | Worldwide | Ask |
| Educational streaming | 10 yrs | Worldwide | Ask |
*Volume discounts and loyalty rates available. VAT absorbed for repeat clients.
Promo Material
- 90‑second HD trailer
- 5‑minute festival screener
- 10 high‑resolution stills (Luftwaffe frame grabs, Soviet advance, Krakow streets)
Available free of charge to qualified buyers.
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City Under Siege: Krakow & the Southern Front is a full-length WWII documentary film that runs 59 minutes in HD. It follows Nazi Germany’s attempt to transform Krakow into a “Deutsche Stadt,” using rare Luftwaffe strike reels, propaganda plates, and Soviet frontline footage. The film tracks the bombing of Warsaw, the scorched retreat across south-eastern Poland, and the Red Army’s decisive July 1944 offensive that liberated Krakow. First-person diaries and expert commentary add depth, showing both the brutality of occupation and the resilience of the Polish people.
When you license historical documentary footage from TVDATA, you secure access to a broadcast-ready master that has been restored and upscaled for modern use. This title offers a unique chance to buy rights to archive documentary material that global agencies rarely clear. It stands out as premium stock documentary film footage for broadcasters, OTT platforms, museums, and educators. TVDATA makes full-length documentary licensing simple, offering flexible rights packages that suit TV, streaming, classroom, and festival use—your trusted source for archival documentary film for licensing.
Archival footage of Krakow under Nazi occupation in World War II – a German military truck moves through a city street lined with damaged buildings, while civilians and soldiers pass by, revealing the daily reality of wartime Poland.
Archival WWII footage from occupied Kraków, 1944. License the full-length documentary ‘City Under Siege: Krakow & the Southern Front’ (59 min, HD). Buy rights to archive documentary for TV, streaming, and education. Contact: [email protected]
