Namibia: The Story of a German Colony
Unter Herrenmenschen — Der deutsche Kolonialismus in Namibia
Synopsis
Germans colonized the land of Namibia, in southern Africa, during a brief period of time, from 1840 to the end of the World War I. The story of the so-called German South West Africa (1884-1915) is hideous; a hidden and silenced account of looting and genocide.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Simon T. Roden
Self - Narrator (voice)
Uahimisa Kaapehi
Self - Municipal Official
Vekuii Rukoro
Self - Herero People Leader
Festus Tjikuua
Self - Herero People Spokesman
Maria Katjaita
Self - Teacher
Zedekia Ngavirue
Self - Diplomat
Désirée Kahikopo-Meiffret
Self - Artist
Ida Hoffmann
Self - Politician
Ruprecht Polenz
Self - Politician
Daniel Malan
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Sam Nujoma
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christel Fomm
- Screenplay & Story
- Christel Fomm
- Original Score
- Claudius Brüse
- Original Title
- Unter Herrenmenschen — Der deutsche Kolonialismus in Namibia
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Gruppe 5, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christel Fomm
Christel Fomm
Claudius Brüse
Dieter Stürmer
Jessica Ehlebracht
Svenja Wolter, Katharina Krohmann
Department Leadership Roster
Christel Fomm
Director
Christel Fomm
Writer
Dieter Stürmer
Director of Photography
Jessica Ehlebracht
Editor
Claudius Brüse
Original Music Composer
Svenja Wolter
Producer
Katharina Krohmann
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Namibia: The Story of a German Colony
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What is Namibia: The Story of a German Colony about?
Germans colonized the land of Namibia, in southern Africa, during a brief period of time, from 1840 to the end of the World War I. The story of the so-called German South West Africa (1884-1915) is hideous; a hidden and silenced account of looting and genocide.
Who directed Namibia: The Story of a German Colony?
Namibia: The Story of a German Colony was directed by Christel Fomm.
Who stars in Namibia: The Story of a German Colony?
The principal cast of Namibia: The Story of a German Colony includes Simon T. Roden, Uahimisa Kaapehi, Vekuii Rukoro, Festus Tjikuua, Maria Katjaita.
When was Namibia: The Story of a German Colony released and how long is it?
Namibia: The Story of a German Colony was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Namibia: The Story of a German Colony?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Namibia: The Story of a German Colony was composed by Claudius Brüse.