Movie Description
At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)
(1980)Overview
A rich and challenging account of the experiences of a German Jewish musician who settled in Britain to escape Nazi persecution. Two of his friends are being sued by a former SS Kommandant, who denies their accusation that he was responsible for the genocide of 300 Belgians. Documentary interviews and archive footage merge with dramatised scenes to create a new way of representing history and memory.
Featured Crew
- Director : Anthea Kennedy,Nick Burton
- Editor : Nick Burton,Anthea Kennedy
- Cast : Paul Geoffrey,Michael Mellinger,Val Kennedy,Brigitte Kahn,Gerhard Richter,Frederick Jaeger,Stacey Tendeter,Alister Cameron,Stephen Kane,William Keddell,Andrew Wyllie,David Shawyer,Milos Kirek,Tyrone Brown,Tom Kelly,Anne Rees-Mogg,Wolf Kahler,Michael Wolf,John Oxley,Francis Batsoni,John Taylor,Karen Wagstaff,Richard Herz,Bill Feltham,David Sibley
Cast
Johannes Schmidt
Johannes Schmidt
Johannes Schmidt
Sophie Vogel
Gerhard Langsdorf
Kurt Langsdorf
Author
1st Policeman
2nd Policeman
Young Kurt
Young Gerhard
Löwenstein
Comintern Official
American soldier
Paul Crotenberg
Paul’s Mother
Wolfgang Leonhard
S.E.D. Official
Mischa Wolf
Johannes’ Father
Johannes’ Uncle
Johannes’ Wife
Bruno Schleicher
Waiter
Voice
Posters
Facts
Original TitleAt the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)
Status Released
Release Information
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1980-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 32m
Production CompaniesBritish Film Institute Production Board
Genres
- Drama
- Documentary
