Wochenschau

Wochenschau was a weekly news film program in Germany, primarily used during the Nazi era from 1933 to 1945. It combined newsreel footage, photographs, and narration to inform viewers about current events, politics, and society. Serving as a propaganda tool, it aimed to shape public opinion and reinforce government messages. Broadcast in cinemas before films, Wochenschau provided a visual summary of the week's news, offering citizens a curated perspective on national and international developments. After World War II, the series ceased, but its style influenced later newsreel and documentary formats.