2 real historical locations · Austria, Germany
Based on the true story of Austrian farmer Franz Jagerstatter, who refused to swear an oath to Hitler and serve in the Wehrmacht despite pressure from his village and the Church. Terrence Malick's meditative film follows his journey to execution in 1943, choosing conscience over survival.
CinemaMapped has mapped 2 real historical locations where the story takes place, spanning Austria, Germany.
Franz Jägerstätter's farm — where he refuses conscription into the Wehrmacht despite pressure from his entire community, priest, and bishop.
Franz Jägerstätter was the only man in Sankt Radegund to refuse military service. His neighbours called him a fool; his church urged compliance; his own bishop told him his duty was to the state. He was beatified by P...
View location →August 9 1943 — Jägerstätter is executed by guillotine at Brandenburg Prison for refusing to swear an oath to Hitler.
Brandenburg Prison executed approximately 2,500 people during the Third Reich — primarily political prisoners and conscientious objectors. Jägerstätter's military tribunal found him guilty of undermining military mora...
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