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.

Country:

United Kingdom

Genre:

Drama,

Documentary

Duration:

92 minutes

Year:

1980

Director:

Anthea Kennedy

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Company:

British Film Institute Production Board

Cast:

Johannes Schmidt

Johannes Schmidt

Johannes Schmidt

Sophie Vogel

Gerhard Langsdorf

Crew:

Sound Recordist

Director

Director

Music

Assistant Director