East-German postcard by VEB Progress Film-Vertrieb, Berlin, no. 7/319. 1957. Photo: DEFA. Hildegard Knef in Die Mürder sind unter uns/The Murderers are among us (Wolfgang Staudte, 1946). Rebellious, gravel-voiced actress, chanteuse, and author Hildegard Knef (1925-2002) was one of the most important film stars of post-war Germany. She also appeared in foreign films and on Broadway, billed as Hildegard(e) Neff. Her outspokenness often caused unease in a country eager to please. Germany’s sole…
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