Niemanns Zeit - Ein deutscher Heimatfilm (1985)
A lone scholar researches the visual and textual worlds of National Socialism. The film approaches a critical understanding of "German identity" from a multimedia perspective - off-screen commentary is superimposed over shots of paintings, literary quotations over feature film sequences and at the center of the film is a television debate on the subject of nature. The focus is on the German concept of "Heimat" and its connection to romantic notions of nature.
Director: Marion Schmid, Horst Kurnitzky
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: February 17, 1985
Cast
- Gerd Wameling - Niemann
- Elke Petri
- Klaus Heinrich - Himself
- Hansjörg Hemminger
- Reinhold Messner - Himself
- Leonhard Lorenz
- Franz Salzburger
- Angela Schneider
Screenplay
Music: Jolyon Brettingham Smith
Cinematography: Wladimir Woitinski
Editing: Christiane Fazlagic
Production: WDR, Literarisches Colloquium
Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Niemanns Zeit - Ein deutscher Heimatfilm about?
- A lone scholar researches the visual and textual worlds of National Socialism. The film approaches a critical understanding of "German identity" from a multimedia perspective - off-screen commentary is superimposed over shots of paintings, literary quotations over feature film sequences and at the center of the film is a television debate on the subject of nature. The focus is on the German concept of "Heimat" and its connection to romantic notions of nature.
- Who directed Niemanns Zeit - Ein deutscher Heimatfilm?
- Niemanns Zeit - Ein deutscher Heimatfilm was directed by Marion Schmid, Horst Kurnitzky.
- Who stars in Niemanns Zeit - Ein deutscher Heimatfilm?
- Niemanns Zeit - Ein deutscher Heimatfilm stars Gerd Wameling, Elke Petri, Klaus Heinrich, Hansjörg Hemminger, Reinhold Messner, Leonhard Lorenz.
- How long is Niemanns Zeit - Ein deutscher Heimatfilm?
- Niemanns Zeit - Ein deutscher Heimatfilm has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Niemanns Zeit - Ein deutscher Heimatfilm?
- Niemanns Zeit - Ein deutscher Heimatfilm is a Documentary film.
- Where was Niemanns Zeit - Ein deutscher Heimatfilm produced?
- Niemanns Zeit - Ein deutscher Heimatfilm was produced in Germany.