At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)

Release Date: 1980-01-01

Runtime: 92

Languages: English

Rating: N/A

Votes: 0

Genres: Drama | Documentary

Director: Anthea Kennedy

Description: A rich and challenging account of the experiences of a German Jewish musician who settled in Britain to escape Nazi persecution. Two of his friends are being sued by a former SS Kommandant, who denies...A rich and challenging account of the experiences of a German Jewish musician who settled in Britain to escape Nazi persecution. Two of his friends are being sued by a former SS Kommandant, who denies their accusation that he was responsible for the genocide of 300 Belgians. Documentary interviews and archive footage merge with dramatised scenes to create a new way of representing history and memory.Read More

Production Companies:

British Film Institute Production Board