"Rare Screening of 7-Hour Hitler Epic Mesmerizes Audience"

Hans-Jürgen Syberberg's rarely screened seven-hour epic "Hitler, a Film From Germany" is getting a rare screening at Film at Lincoln Center in New York, drawing sold-out crowds despite its daunting length. The film, distributed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a surreal collage of theatrical sketches and archival footage, offering a unique and disorienting portrayal of Adolf Hitler. Divided into four parts, the film presents Hitler as a projection of mankind's darkest fantasies and desires throughout history, with multiple actors and unconventional representations.