Swedish Superstar of Nazi Film: "The Diva of the Third Reich" Zarah Leander
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Zarah Leander, Sweden’s greatest film star, rose to fame in Hitler’s Germany as the face of UFA’s propaganda cinema. Dubbed the “Diva of the Third Reich,” she earned a fortune and lived in luxury while Europe burned. With her deep voice, striking presence, and iconic roles, she embodied the glamour of Nazi cinema. This documentary uncovers her rise to stardom, her uneasy ties with Goebbels, her escape back to Sweden, and the legacy she left behind.
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