At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)
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.
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- Cast
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At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1980
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Drama, Documentary
Original Title
At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)
Production Companies
British Film Institute Production Board
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 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.
