At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Andrew Wyllie
Young Gerhard
David Shawyer
Löwenstein
Milos Kirek
Comintern Official
Tyrone Brown
American soldier
Tom Kelly
Paul Crotenberg
Anne Rees-Mogg
Paul’s Mother
Wolf Kahler
Wolfgang Leonhard
Michael Wolf
S.E.D. Official
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthea Kennedy, Nick Burton
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Owles
- Original Score
- Benedict Mason, Roger Ollerhead
- Original Title
- At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- British Film Institute Production Board
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthea Kennedy, Nick Burton
Ian Owles
Benedict Mason, Roger Ollerhead
Patrick Duval
Anthea Kennedy, Nick Burton
Peter Sainsbury
Department Leadership Roster
Anthea Kennedy
Director
Nick Burton
Director
Patrick Duval
Director of Photography
Anthea Kennedy
Editor
Nick Burton
Editor
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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)?
The principal cast of At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) includes Paul Geoffrey, Michael Mellinger, Val Kennedy, Brigitte Kahn, Gerhard Richter.
When was At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) released and how long is it?
At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) was composed by Benedict Mason, Roger Ollerhead.