Ernst Udet was more than just a WWI fighter pilot; he was a film star, aircraft designer, and a Nazi general. This video dives into his unique cinematic career, showcasing clips from four German "mountain films" in which he starred.

These movies blended innovative aviation technology, the dramatic atmosphere of mountain climbing, and cinematic popularity to create a new genre that propelled him to stardom. Alongside adventure and romance, these films served as a propaganda tool, cultivating patriotic sentiments that helped pave the way for the Nazi rise to power.

Discover the complex story of a man who flew across the screen and led himself and his country into darkness.

Films featured in this video: The White Hell of Piz Palu (1929) Storm Over Mont Blanc (1930) S.O.S. Iceberg (1933) The Miracle of Flight (1935)