Flixtheatre

At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)

1980 92 min 0.0

Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release Date: 1980-01-01
Production: British Film Institute Production Board