At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) (1980)
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.
Director: Anthea Kennedy, Nick Burton
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: January 1, 1980
Cast
- Paul Geoffrey - Johannes Schmidt
- Michael Mellinger - Johannes Schmidt
- Val Kennedy - Johannes Schmidt
- Brigitte Kahn - Sophie Vogel
- Gerhard Richter - Gerhard Langsdorf
- Frederick Jaeger - Kurt Langsdorf
- Stacey Tendeter - Author
- Alister Cameron - 1st Policeman
- Stephen Kane - 2nd Policeman
- William Keddell - Young Kurt
Screenplay
- Ian Owles (Script Consultant)
Music: Benedict Mason, Roger Ollerhead
Cinematography: Patrick Duval
Editing: Anthea Kennedy, Nick Burton
Production: British Film Institute Production Board
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) about?
- 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.
- Who directed At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)?
- At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) was directed by Anthea Kennedy, Nick Burton.
- Who stars in At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)?
- At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) stars Paul Geoffrey, Michael Mellinger, Val Kennedy, Brigitte Kahn, Gerhard Richter, Frederick Jaeger.
- How long is At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)?
- At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)?
- At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) is a Drama, Documentary film.
- Where was At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) produced?
- At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) was produced in United Kingdom.