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14 November 2001 (France) morePlot:
Historian Klaus Müller interviews survivors of the Nazi persecution of homosexuals because of the German Penal Code of 1871, Paragraph 175. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
9 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
Eleven Gay Historical Figures Worthy of the "Milk" Treatment(From AfterElton.com. 4 February 2009, 8:14 PM, PST)
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A very professional job by seasoned documentarians moreCast
(Credited cast)| Rupert Everett | ... | Narrator (voice) | |
| Klaus Müller | ... | Himself - Historian | |
| Karl Gorath | ... | Himself | |
| Pierre Seel | ... | Himself | |
| Heinz F. | ... | Himself | |
| Annette Eick | ... | Herself | |
| Albrecht Becker | ... | Himself | |
| Gad Beck | ... | Himself | |
| Heinz Dörmer | ... | Himself |
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81 min | Germany:75 min (TV version)Sound Mix:
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"An unnatural sex act committed between persons of the male sex or by humans with animals is punishable by imprisonment; the loss of civil rights may also be imposed." (Paragraph 175, German Penal Code, 1871) moreSoundtrack:
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I was a bit put off by some of the negative comments, but it is always interesting to then view a film which is praised by some and despised by one or two. As is often the case, the negative views turn out to be more a reflection of personality rather than of serious critical scholarship.
Putting together this film was hardly a snap. There are only a handful of survivors still alive and living in central Europe, and some refused to appear in the film. I think the film-makers were very successful in capturing the essence of the homosexual experience during the Nazi times and beyond, as reflected in the footage they obtained from the six or seven survivors who were willing to share their stories on camera.
We really don't need any more "education" on Nazi legal machinations or conditions in concentration camps. We ARE interested in the experiences and emotions of these particular people, to see them and hear them, before they are swallowed by the inexorable march of time. The film performs this invaluable service and does it well.
The interviews are interspersed with a general historical summary of events and their effect on the gay community in Germany during the years between the two great wars, and later on. Yes, these parts may resemble a special on the History Channel. Nothing wrong with that!
All in all, a very professional job and a solid achievement.