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Facing insurmountable odds, the crew of the German world war 2 battleship BISMARCK
mount a heroic fight against the British warships and go down with their colours flying.
SYNOPSIS:
In a genre where Germans are always the bad guys, “BISMARCK: Blood and Iron” seeks to turn the
genre on its head by portraying Germans as the protagonists and tells a story of a battleship whose
crew demonstrates utmost call to duty in the face of absolute peril and certain death. In the midst of
profound human suffering and tragedy, this story distinguishes itself from the typical war film
through its authentic displays of compassion. A notable instance involves a British sailor leaping into
the ocean to save a German comrade who, despite having lost both arms in battle, clings to a rope
extended by the British using only his teeth. In this poignant moment, bitter adversaries swiftly
transform into fellow human beings, extending mutual assistance in an unexpected display of
camaraderie. This is a tale of love, courage, heroism, bravery, patriotism and acts of kindness among
arch enemies whose rivalry goes well beyond world war one. At the centre of this story are our two
main protagonists, the Captain and the Chief of Fleet (Jewish) who are entrusted with an
insurmountable task of conducting commerce raids against British vessels in the Atlantic. Less than
a week into the mission the Captain, the Chief of Fleet and most of the crew die in the last battle of
BISMARCK. This tale stands as a tribute to the men who perished while dutifully serving their
country.
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