Armin Mueller-Stahl film ‘Nackt unter Wölfen’ to air on ARTE

Nackt unter Wölfen Armin Mueller-Stahl DEFA Buchenwald German cinema

The 1962 DEFA classic film ‘Nackt unter Wölfen’ is scheduled for free-TV broadcast on ARTE on Monday, August 17, at 20:15. The film, which features actor Armin Mueller-Stahl in a leading role, depicts the struggle for survival in the Buchenwald concentration camp during the final days before its liberation in 1945.

Based on the 1958 novel by Bruno Apitz, the film is considered a significant work of East German cinema. It portrays the resistance against Nazi rule and was a staple of education and culture in the former GDR. Armin Mueller-Stahl, who celebrated his 95th birthday in December 2025, has appeared in approximately 130 films throughout his career across multiple countries.

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Armin Mueller-Stahl · Arte · Bruno Apitz · Buchenwald · DEFA

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[● 3 SOURCES] Armin Mueller-Stahl plays a leading role in the film. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The film 'Nackt unter Wölfen' is a 1962 DEFA classic. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The film is based on the 1958 novel by Bruno Apitz. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The film tells the story of the struggle for survival in the Buchenwald concentration camp. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The film is scheduled to air on ARTE on Monday, August 17, at 20:15. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Armin Mueller-Stahl turned 95 in December 2025. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The DEFA classic film ‘Nackt unter Wölfen’ will be broadcast on ARTE on Monday, August 17, at 20:15. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Armin Mueller-Stahl celebrated his 95th birthday in December 2025. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The film depicts the struggle for survival in the Buchenwald concentration camp. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de
[● 3 SOURCES] The film ‘Nackt unter Wölfen’ was released in 1962. www.merkur.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.op-online.de

Sources

TV-Tipp: Einer der wichtigsten Filme der DDR mit deutscher Schauspiellegende läuft im Free-TV [www.merkur.de]

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TV-Tipp: Einer der wichtigsten Filme der DDR mit deutscher Schauspiellegende läuft im Free-TV [www.kurierverlag.de]

5 days ago

TV-Tipp: Einer der wichtigsten Filme der DDR mit deutscher Schauspiellegende läuft im Free-TV [www.op-online.de]

5 days ago