Siege (Film)

Siege is an American short film from the year 1940.

Action

The American reporter and filmmaker Julien Bryan is in Poland when the German Wehrmacht on 1 September 1939 attacks Poland and thus triggering the Second World War. You can see one of the first footage from this war, which focuses in particular on the siege of Warsaw. Bombings, attacking low-flying aircraft and firestorms are shown.

Awards

1941, the film in the category Best Short Film (One -Reel ) was nominated for an Oscar.

2006, the film was added to the National Film Registry of the " National Film Preservation Board ."

Background

Had the premiere production of RKO Pictures on February 12, 1940 in New York.