Togoland Projections
Togoland Projektionen
Synopsis
Following in the footsteps of the Hamburg film director Hans Schomburgk who travelled through the German colony of Togo from Lomé to the north with his companion and actress Meg Gehrts in 1913, Jürgen Ellinghaus screens the footage shot then at its locations in modern-day Togo. Schomburgk’s affirmative images show slave labour, humiliation and the arrogance of the colonial power. The material is contrasted by Gehrts’ romanticising diary entries and other colonial reports which often testify to a horrifying coldness.
Release History & Theatrical Window
DOK Leipzig
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jürgen Ellinghaus
- Original Title
- Togoland Projektionen
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Togo
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jürgen Ellinghaus
Department Leadership Roster
Jürgen Ellinghaus
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Togoland Projections.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Togoland Projections
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What is Togoland Projections about?
Following in the footsteps of the Hamburg film director Hans Schomburgk who travelled through the German colony of Togo from Lomé to the north with his companion and actress Meg Gehrts in 1913, Jürgen Ellinghaus screens the footage shot then at its locations in modern-day Togo. Schomburgk’s affirmative images show slave labour, humiliation and the arrogance of the colonial power. The material is contrasted by Gehrts’ romanticising diary entries and other colonial reports which often testify to a horrifying coldness.
Who directed Togoland Projections?
Togoland Projections was directed by Jürgen Ellinghaus.
Who stars in Togoland Projections?
The principal cast of Togoland Projections includes Not specified.
When was Togoland Projections released and how long is it?
Togoland Projections was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Togoland Projections?
Togoland Projections holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).