‘Battle for Castle Itter’ is a gripping, historically based war film that shows how deeply humanity can be rooted even in the darkest chapter of history. Emotional, dramatic and impressively staged – based on a true story that has long been overshadowed by the great war stories. The film, in which enemies become brothers in arms, is released today on the M-Square Pictures label.
Summary
In May 1945, as the Second World War draws to a bloody close, an almost unbelievable event takes place in a remote corner of the Tyrolean Alps: at Itter Castle, a gloomy prison for prominent French prisoners, an alliance is formed that shatters all previous notions of war, hostility and comradeship.
A small US Army task force, led by Captain John C. ‘Jack’ Lee Jr., is ordered to rescue the high-ranking French hostages – including former prime ministers, generals, cabinet members and their families – from imminent execution by the fanatical remaining troops of the Waffen SS.
But what happens next is historically unique: American soldiers join forces with a group of renegade German Wehrmacht soldiers who no longer want to be part of the Nazi madness. Former enemies fight side by side – out of humanity, conviction and the realisation that these final hours are no longer about victory or defeat, but about the lives of innocents.
The “Battle for Castle Itter” symbolises a collective uprising against tyranny and madness. In the midst of the crumbling Third Reich, a brief moment of hope, courage and solidarity emerges, carried by men who were on opposing sides yesterday.
A gripping war drama with a historical background that impressively demonstrates how humanity can survive even in times of great darkness. Authentic, moving and staged with great narrative power – inspired by a true story that has long remained outside the well-known war chronicles.
Data on the film
| Original titele |
Battle for Castle Itter |
| Director: | Maximilian Elfeldt |
| Producer: | David Michael Latt |
| Actors: | Petar Arsic, Misa Beric, Marko Filipovic, Matija Gredic, Daniel Grogan, Frano Lasic, Boris Lukman, Svetislav Markovic, Stasa Nikolic, Laurent Rouy, Ugljesa Spasojevic, Aleksandar Trmcic |
| Country of production: | USA |
| Productioncompanies: | The Asylum, Not the Funeral Home, Red Production |
| Produktionsjahr: | 2025 |
| Sprachen | Englisch, deutsch |
The release of the film ‘Battle for Castle Itter’ on the M-Square Picures label is the worldwide DVD /& Blu-ray premiere.
Technical data
Blu-ray | Picture format: 2.35:1 | Total running time: 90 min | Sound format: German (DTS-HD 5.1), English (DTS-HD 5.1) | Extras: Original Trailer | FSK 12
DVD | picture format: 2.35:1 | total running time: 86 minutes | sound format: German (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1) | extras: original trailer | FSK 12
More information about the film label: M-Square Pictures
