Der Fuehrer’s Face

Der Fuehrer’s Face

Year: 1943

Runtime: 8 mins

Language: English

Director: Jack Kinney

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A marching band of Germans, Italians and Japanese parades through the swastika‑adorned streets of the fictional Nutziland, performing the parody song “Der Fuehrer’s Face.” Donald Duck, forced to stay there, endures poor Nazi rations and a grueling day at an artillery factory. Overwhelmed, he collapses, then wakes to discover it was all a nightmare.

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Time period

World War II era

The events take place during the timeframe of World War II, specifically within the context of Nazi Germany's regime. The short satire captures the wartime propaganda and societal mood, emphasizing themes of conformity and nationalism associated with that period.

Location

German town, Nazi Germany

The movie is set in a highly exaggerated caricature of a German town during the Nazi era, where everything is shaped like Nazi symbols or figures. The environment reflects the propaganda-heavy, oppressive atmosphere of Nazi Germany, with trees, houses, and clouds all stylized to emphasize the regime's imagery. This setting underscores the satirical tone of the film, highlighting the absurdity of totalitarian control.

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Main Characters – Der Fuehrer’s Face (1943)

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Donald Duck

Donald Duck is depicted as an ordinary German citizen subjected to propaganda, forced labor, and oppressive regime measures. His character embodies frustration, confusion, and eventual relief, representing the common person caught in totalitarian circumstances.

🎖️ Hero 😤 Frustrated 🇺🇸 American patriot

Nazi (voice)

The Nazi leader voice, performed by Billy Bletcher, is a caricature of totalitarian authority, representing oppressive propaganda and command through exaggerated and threatening tones.

🔊 Villain 🎩 Authoritative 🎙️ Voice actor

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Major Themes – Der Fuehrer’s Face (1943)

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🪖 Propaganda

The film satirizes the use of propaganda by the Nazi regime, depicting the relentless and exaggerated promotion of Nazi ideology. It reflects how propaganda was used to manipulate citizens and promote loyalty, often through humor or irony in the animation.

🎭 Totalitarianism

The short explores themes of oppressive control and the absurdity of authoritarian rule. The exaggerated imagery and forced labor scenes highlight the loss of individual freedom under totalitarian regimes, emphasizing the cruelty and absurdity of such systems.

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