At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) (1980)

0.0/10 • 92 min • Drama Documentary

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.

Cast

Paul Geoffrey

Johannes Schmidt

Michael Mellinger

Johannes Schmidt

Frederick Jaeger

Stacey Tendeter

Author

Milos Kirek

Comintern Official

Anne Rees-Mogg

Paul’s Mother

Wolf Kahler

Wolfgang Leonhard

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