Gold Bars: Who the Fuck Is Uncle Ludwig? is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Billie Mintz and released in 2025.Courtney Small, "Gold Bars: Who the F*ck Is Uncle Ludwig Review – Bricks of Accusations". Point of View, March 27, 2025. The film profiles Glenn Feldman, a Montreal lawyer who is convinced that his former friend and business partner Irwin Lande's family wealth was acquired from Nazi gold stolen by Lande's uncle Ludwig Delphiner. Feldman's estranged daughter reluctantly joins her father's investigation of the claim as well, but begins to notice and highlight the increasing inconsistencies and implausibilities in his story.
Lande was discussed, but not named, in the film due to an ongoing libel lawsuit, which was later resolved in Lande's favour in October 2025, with Feldman being ordered to pay Lande 1 million in damages."Montreal man ordered to pay $1M for falsely claiming his ex-friend had Nazi gold". RDNewsNow, October 28, 2025.
The film premiered at the Miami Jewish Film Festival in January 2025, and had its Canadian premiere in March at the Canadian Film Festival,Nicholas Sokic, "Luna Vachon doc among Canadian Film Fest world premieres". Playback, March 5, 2025. but was distributed primarily on television with a broadcast on Documentary and streaming on CBC Gem."This Montreal lawyer accused his former business partner of profiting off Nazi gold". CBC Docs, September 12, 2025.
Awards At the Canadian Film Festival, the film won the award for Best Documentary.Jamie Casemore, "Darkest Miriam wins Best Feature at CFF". Playback, April 1, 2025.
The film received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Documentary Program at the 14th Canadian Screen Awards in 2026.Pat Mullen, "Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story Leads Canadian Screen Awards Documentary Nominations". Point of View, March 25, 2026.
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