Blind Spot: Hitlers Secretary (NTSC) DVD, 2002

A riveting documentary on the life of Traudl Junge, one of Hitler's private secretaries - from her presence at Hitler's wedding to Eva Braun to the dictation of his final "political testament" and the last days of the war deep inside his bunker in the besieged capital. A fascinating and uniquely personal insight into Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime.

Less than a year before her death 81 year old Traudl Junge eloquently recounted her time with the Fuehrer, holding the camera utterly spellbound. Especially resonant ... more >

Less than a year before her death 81 year old Traudl Junge eloquently recounted her time with the Fuehrer, holding the camera utterly spellbound. Especially resonant are her recollections of Hitler's last days in April 1945 and the surreal atmosphere of despair below ground. Ultimately, however, this is a deep pool of personal confession (as well as a splendid piece of unadorned filmmaking) capturing long hidden and "shadowy" memories: an aroma of bitter almonds; the Goebbels’ eldest daughter’s wide, knowing eyes; and a brief, springtime walk with Eva Braun... < less

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