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Paragraph 175

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  • Documentary

Overview

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.

Keywords

  • nazi
  • male homosexuality
  • lgbt
  • gay theme
  • war crimes
  • holocaust (shoah)
  • germany
  • prejudice
  • human rights
  • third reich (iii reich 1933-45)
  • hate crime

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 22, 2000
Original language
German
Spoken languages
English, French, German
Countries
Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Cinematography
Bernd Meiners
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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