At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) (1980)
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.
Released: Jan 01, 1980
Runtime: 92 minutes
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Stars: Paul Geoffrey, Michael Mellinger, Val Kennedy, Brigitte Kahn, Gerhard Richter, Frederick Jaeger
Crew: Anthea Kennedy (Director), Nick Burton (Director), Patrick Duval (Director of Photography), Phoebe De Gaye (Costume Designer), Benedict Mason (Music), Roger Ollerhead (Music)