Question 1

How many people saw Jud Süß during its original run?

Accepted Answer

The film was seen by 20 million Germans during its original theatrical run, and an estimated additional 20 million people in other European countries saw it.

Question 2

Why did Werner Krauss play multiple Jewish roles in Jud Süß?

Accepted Answer

Werner Krauss played Rabbi Loew and five additional minor Jewish roles. He originally wanted to sabotage the film by offering to play more roles, hoping Goebbels would dismiss him, but Goebbels liked the idea.

Question 3

What was the future filmmaker Antonioni's opinion of Jud Süß?

Accepted Answer

Antonioni, then a critic, reviewed the film at Venice in 1940 and called it 'powerful, incisive, extremely effective.'

Question 4

Which festival featured Jud Süß in 1940?

Accepted Answer

Jud Süß was featured at the Venice Film Festival in 1940.

Question 5

Who played the title character Joseph Süß Oppenheimer?

Accepted Answer

Ferdinand Marian played Joseph Süß Oppenheimer.

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