Propaganda In The Film The Eternal Jew, Directed By Fritz Hipper

Propaganda is hard to define as most definitions do not cover the full meaning of the word. The Webster's Illustrated Encyclopedic Dictionary defines propaganda as " the systematic propagation or discrediting of a given doctrine or cause by circulation of polemical material, such as posters and leaflets" (1353). However, this definition does not cover the full scope of the of the word. Terence Qualter also feels the definition for propaganda needs to be more refined for its new usage. The definition that he gives is "the deliberate attempt...(to) form, control, or alter the attitudes of other groups...(with) the use of the instruments of communication" (27-28). He goes on to say that the propaganda must be aimed at the group in general because that is the basic nature of the word, in that the most effective propaganda is the propaganda which has a large audience. Qualter does mention, however, that there need be no difference in the propaganda to persuade one and the propaganda to persuade the many (28). Germany did this by controlling the flow of information into the country.

“All propaganda has to be popular and has to accommodate itself to the comprehension of the least intelligent of those whom it seeks to reach,” Adolf Hitler (The National World War Museum). The German Nazi dictator utilized his power over the people using propaganda, eventually creating a sense of hatred towards Jews. After World War 1, the punishments of the League of Nations caused Germany to suffer. The Nazi party came to blame the Jews in order to have a nation-wide “scapegoat”. This hatred and prejudice towards Jews is known as anti-semitism. According to the Breman Museum, “the Nazi Party was one of the first political movements to take full advantage of mass communications technologies: radio, recorded sound, film, and the printed

In this case, taking a look at fictional and non-fictional should help give a somewhat clear representation of this topic. The first film that can be analyzed for signs of intolerance and hate is the fictional film, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. This movie is based off the book about a small German child who befriends a Jew inside of a labor camp, also entitled, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. In this movie Bruno, the German boy, says this, “We're not supposed to be friends, you[the Jewish child] and me. We're meant to be enemies. Did you[the Jewish child] know that?.” (Boyne). This quote shows that children, in their innocence, rebel against hate and intolerance as a natural reaction to unnatural scenarios. In a small town in Tennessee, a group of middle schoolers created a Holocaust memorial for their Holocaust club. The club’s purpose was to learn about how to not be hateful and intolerant towards other people. A documentary was written about this incredible story that shows how the children learned about all the different forms of hate and intolerance throughout their experience (Berlin & Fab Paper Clips). Films can always be consulted when attempting to learn about hate and intolerance during the Holocaust, because they give a visual representation and evoke

Propaganda is misrepresentative information presented to impose bias ideals upon its viewers. The propaganda organized by the Nazi party was integral in their rise to power and dependent on reinforcing the narrative among Aryan Germans that all other races were inferior. Presented through a variety of mediums including texts, films, and images, the demonizing of Jews and portrayal of Hitler as a god-like figure in Nazi propaganda furthered the false reasoning behind the subjection of Jews to the many merciless horrors the holocaust consisted of.

Joseph Goebbels was also in control of the film department.  Goebbels ordered Pro-Nazi films to be made.  Newsreels told what the Nazis wanted the people to believe and know.  The movie The Eternal Jew was a produced and promoted anti-Jewish film.

Propaganda should be popular, not intellectually pleasing”. Totalitarian regimes, such as the Third Reich, demanded to be heard, even if it meant the media was riddled with libelous and slanderous headlines. In a diary entry, Goebbels dictated what the meaning of propaganda meant to the Third Reich. He wrote “The essence of propaganda consists in winning people over to an idea so sincerely, so vitally, that in the end they succumb to it utterly and can never escape from it.” It is evident that Goebbels used propaganda as a tool for mass support of world domination and promoted fascist, nationalist ideas, while desensitizing the horrors of racism and genocide. Though anti-Semitism was around for centuries before the creation of the Third Reich, Nazi propaganda, as slides from The Holocaust Explained suggested, promoted prejudice and helped it flourish by releasing copious amounts children books, newspapers, and movies—for example The Poisonous Mushroom, The Attacker, and The Eternal Jew respectively. Pending approval of The Ministry of Propaganda and Public Enlightenment, if ones article, or

One of the ways the Nazis brainwashed the German people is through propaganda. Propaganda is the use of visual images and text

After Hitler was appointed by Hindenburg to become the chancellor of Germany, his Nazi party soon became the majority controlling the government. Hitler would then create a Propaganda Ministry that was government-controlled to control the media which would secure his way of promoting Nazi propaganda. The ministry managed any works of art, newspapers, posters, radio broadcasts, and literature for children and many more ways of propagating the Nazi ideology and Hitler’s cult. Hitler made one of his devoted followers Joseph Goebbels as the Reich Minister of Propaganda due to his great skills of being an orator, deep hatred of Jews and support of antisemitism. Nazi propaganda was very successful from the start of the NSDAP party to the first half of the Second World War, but as the Allies became more aggressive and victorious, their propaganda started to lose

From 1930 to 1945 German theater and film held anti-semitic values depicting the Jewish populus as the leading cause of previous wars. Throughout this time movies such as Der ewige Jude and Jude Suß had large influence on the German people of both the war effort and the deportation of the so called undesirables, who led the country to the loss of the first world war.

Paul Joseph Goebbels was in charge of the propaganda efforts under the supervision of Hitler. Goebbels is quoted saying “Any lie, frequently repeated, will gradually gain acceptance” (“The New Order” 66). Goebbels willingness to manipulate the general public for his own benefit was dangerous enough, but the Nazis also had an interest in using language to their advantage. They understood the importance of communication. They began to manipulate the delivery of information and media by creating Nazi versions of most forms of public media. Movies were created with language used throughout that was meant to subtly convey Nazi messages. Media presented to German people on their daily routine was carefully selected to assure an alignment to a set of views generated by Hitler’s Nazi Regime. (“The New Order” 71).

German Reich Minister of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels hoped to elicit sympathy through global media outlets.

The Nazi’s quest to unite Germany under the notion of ‘One People, One Empire’ affected and impacted many social groups in Germany. Women were utilized by the Nazi Party in ensuring the survival and ‘production’ of the future generations of Germany, and maintaining the ideal and traditional version of the Aryan mother and wife. There was also a lot of pressure directed towards artists and writers. Who in the eyes of the Nazi party, were meant to conform to art forms such as neoclassicism and traditional styles as to promote the Aryan ideals and power of Nazi Germany. German youth was also captivated, indoctrinated and utilized by the Nazi Party, in order to fulfil Hitler’s visions of future Germany, with strong Aryan leaders and soldiers.

The Nazis took every opportunity to make an impact on society. The 1936 Berlin Olympics which had been under planning for years were seen as an occasion to promote the new government, showcase the ideas of Hitler and provide an image of a strong and powerful German nation. Propaganda played a substantial role in the so called achievement of these goals. This essay will explore the use of Nazi propaganda along with other techniques and actions that had a great impact on the citizens of Germany and the world.

The Nazi’s used propaganda to proclaim that citizens of Germany must unite together for the good of the country. They believed that the extermination of the Jews would generate a stronger Germany. Anti-Jewish legislation known as the “Final Solution” was passed

Film propaganda usage was controlled by Adolf Hitler, "the Führer of the German Reich and People,” who was the commander of the