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"Black extras in German Cinema"

2002-03-01
7
de 45m
Documentary
Until 1942 around 100 German propaganda films were made, that were set in Africa. They were produced in Germany, with Black Germans and Africans living in Germany. Who were these Black extras and how did they come to Germany? Why did they work in film-making? Which roles did they play and what messages did they send? What were their daily experiences as Black people during the Weimar Republic and the Nazi Regime?

Director

Annette von Wangenheim

Music

Ernst Krenek

Camera Technician

Ulrich Prinz

Editor

Angela Oechler

Consulting Producer

Paulette Reed-Anderson

Writers' Production

Beate Schlanstein

nazi germany black history

Status

Released

Countries

  • Germany

Companies

  • WDR