01 Jan 1998
Nazis: The Occult Conspiracy
This documentary examines how Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime made use of ancient mysticism, occultism, and mind-control techniques in their efforts to win the war.
The Smuggler and Her Charges
A captivating and personal detective story that uncovers the truth behind the childhood of Michaël Prazan's father, who escaped from Nazi-occupied France in 1942 thanks to the efforts of a female smuggler with mysterious motivations.
Top Billed Cast
Marine Baron Self - Narrator (voice)
Franck Prazan Self - B. Prazan's Son
Bernard Prazan Self - Interviewee (archive footage)
Thérèse Léopold Self - Interviewee (archive footage)
Philippe Pétain Self - Politician (archive footage)
Adolf Hitler Self - Politician (archive footage)
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