(At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength))

Content: 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.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Drama,

Documentary

Runtime:

92 minutes

Year:

1980

Directors:

Anthea Kennedy

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Production companies:

British Film Institute Production Board

Actors:

Johannes Schmidt

Johannes Schmidt

Johannes Schmidt

Sophie Vogel

Gerhard Langsdorf

Crews:

Director

Director

Director of Photography

Costume Designer

Music