At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)

At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)

1980
⏱️ 92 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 EN
DramaDocumentary
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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Crew

Director
Anthea Kennedy, Nick Burton
Producer
Peter Sainsbury

Production

British Film Institute Production Board