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Deutsche Schuld – Namibia und der Völkermord

Synopsis

Between 1904 and 1908, when Namibia was still called German South West Africa and a German colony, up to 60,000 Ovaherero and 10,000 Nama died at the hands of German colonialists. The crimes of the German colonial rulers went down in history as the first genocide of the 20th century. The Afro-German presenter and influencer Aminata Belli travels to the African country to investigate the extent to which the legacy of the German colonial era affects the present day of Namibian society. She pays particular attention to the involvement of the Protestant Church in the subjugation of the indigenous people and the sense of guilt of the descendants of the German settlers as well as the Germans themselves. To do this, the fashion journalist interviews various people on site and pretends to be interested in the following questions: Were the missionaries of the time guilty? How does a country heal when horrific things have happened there? And is reconciliation possible?

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Silvia Palmigiano
Screenplay & Story
Silvia Palmigiano
Original Title
Deutsche Schuld – Namibia und der Völkermord
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
English, German
Runtime
45m
Production Studios
NDR, MDR, RBB, SWR, Eikon Media

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Silvia Palmigiano

Screenplay & Story

Silvia Palmigiano

Director of Photography

Erik Hartung

Film Editing

Agata Welz

Producers

Thorsten Neumann, Ekkehard Wetzel

Department Leadership Roster

Erik Hartung

Director of Photography

Silvia Palmigiano

Director

Agata Welz

Editor

Thorsten Neumann

Producer

Ekkehard Wetzel

Producer

Silvia Palmigiano

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Deutsche Schuld – Namibia und der Völkermord.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deutsche Schuld – Namibia und der Völkermord

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Deutsche Schuld – Namibia und der Völkermord about?

Between 1904 and 1908, when Namibia was still called German South West Africa and a German colony, up to 60,000 Ovaherero and 10,000 Nama died at the hands of German colonialists. The crimes of the German colonial rulers went down in history as the first genocide of the 20th century. The Afro-German presenter and influencer Aminata Belli travels to the African country to investigate the extent to which the legacy of the German colonial era affects the present day of Namibian society. She pays particular attention to the involvement of the Protestant Church in the subjugation of the indigenous people and the sense of guilt of the descendants of the German settlers as well as the Germans themselves. To do this, the fashion journalist interviews various people on site and pretends to be interested in the following questions: Were the missionaries of the time guilty? How does a country heal when horrific things have happened there? And is reconciliation possible?

Who directed Deutsche Schuld – Namibia und der Völkermord?

Deutsche Schuld – Namibia und der Völkermord was directed by Silvia Palmigiano.

Who stars in Deutsche Schuld – Namibia und der Völkermord?

The principal cast of Deutsche Schuld – Namibia und der Völkermord includes Aminata Belli, Naita Hishoono, Gift Uzera, Markus Lägel, Imke Rust.

When was Deutsche Schuld – Namibia und der Völkermord released and how long is it?

Deutsche Schuld – Namibia und der Völkermord was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 45m.