Günter Wallraff - Schwarz auf weiß (2009)

Directors:

Susanne Jäger, Pagonis Pagonakis

Writers:

Susanne Jäger (concept), Pagonis Pagonakis (concept),

Stars:

Günter Wallraff

Cast

Credited cast:
Günter Wallraff	...	Kwami Ogonno

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

shop | afro | bar | stranger | indignity | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [de]

Country:

Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

22 October 2009 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Günter Wallraff: Schwarz auf weiß - Eine Reise durch Deutschland

Filming Locations:

Rosenheim, Bavaria, Germany

Company Credits

Production Co:

ARTE, Captator Film, Gemini Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min 85 min (theatrical)

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Truthfully Scary

This documentary is a sample of how things really are for a black person or any Auslander (foreigner) in 21st century Germany.

Although the main character of this movie exposes himself to places and situations that are purposefully provoking, still it shows how even today, the mentality and overall defensive attitude against foreigners still exists in most white societies of Europe, including of course the German one.

I watched the whole movie with a knot in my chest as I kept asking myself, what is so wrong about someone different? What triggers such fear and repulsion?

Although this documentary feels more like a anthropology student experiment from the production value point of view, it still fulfills its goal to transmit its main argument: Racism seems inherent to most Europeans.

It is very entertaining and educational for anyone wondering about an insight into contemporary German psique regarding foreigners.