Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis
Synopsis
Willem was an artist who lived openly as a gay man at a time when few did. Frieda was a well-connected musician who became the first woman to lead an orchestra. We learn of their early lives and the selfless decisions that informed their devotion to the anti-Nazi cause, often at great personal risk. The gentle revelation of these extraordinary lives is gradually revealed through archive footage, skillfully combined with photographs and interviews with experts, journalists and family members.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI Flare: London LGBT Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hay
- Screenplay & Story
- Rik Carmichael
- Original Title
- Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hay
Rik Carmichael
Department Leadership Roster
John Hay
Director
Rik Carmichael
Writer
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What is Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis about?
Willem was an artist who lived openly as a gay man at a time when few did. Frieda was a well-connected musician who became the first woman to lead an orchestra. We learn of their early lives and the selfless decisions that informed their devotion to the anti-Nazi cause, often at great personal risk. The gentle revelation of these extraordinary lives is gradually revealed through archive footage, skillfully combined with photographs and interviews with experts, journalists and family members.
Who directed Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis?
Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis was directed by John Hay.
Who stars in Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis?
The principal cast of Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis includes Stephen Fry.
When was Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis released and how long is it?
Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.