Paragraph 175
Synopsis
During the Nazi regime, there was widespread persecution of homosexual men, which started in 1871 with the Paragraph 175 of the German Penal Code. Thousands were murdered in concentration camps. This powerful and disturbing documentary, narrated by Rupert Everett, presents for the first time the largely untold testimonies of some of those who survived.
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Paragraph 175 (2000) Trailer | Jeffrey Friedman
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey Friedman, Rob Epstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Sharon Wood
- Original Score
- Tibor Szemzö
- Original Title
- Paragraph 175
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Channel Four Films, Telling Pictures, Zero Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey Friedman, Rob Epstein
Sharon Wood
Tibor Szemzö
Bernd Meiners
Dawn Logsdon
Rob Epstein, Michael Ehrenzweig, Janet Cole, Jeffrey Friedman
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey Friedman
Director
Rob Epstein
Director
Sharon Wood
Writer
Dawn Logsdon
Editor
Rob Epstein
Producer
Michael Ehrenzweig
Producer
Janet Cole
Producer
Jeffrey Friedman
Producer
Bernd Meiners
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Paragraph 175 about?
During the Nazi regime, there was widespread persecution of homosexual men, which started in 1871 with the Paragraph 175 of the German Penal Code. Thousands were murdered in concentration camps. This powerful and disturbing documentary, narrated by Rupert Everett, presents for the first time the largely untold testimonies of some of those who survived.
Who directed Paragraph 175?
Paragraph 175 was directed by Jeffrey Friedman, Rob Epstein.
Who stars in Paragraph 175?
The principal cast of Paragraph 175 includes Rupert Everett, Heinz Dörmer, Annette Eick, Albrecht Becker, Gad Beck.
When was Paragraph 175 released and how long is it?
Paragraph 175 was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Paragraph 175?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paragraph 175 was composed by Tibor Szemzö.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Paragraph 175?
Paragraph 175 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).