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Documentary, History - 2000
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7.9
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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.
Director:
,
Rob Epstein
,
Jeffrey Friedman
Cast:
,
Rupert Everett

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Rated:
N/A
Runtime:
74 min
Release date:
22 Jan 2000
Country:
GB, US, DE
Languages:
English, French, German
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
9 wins & 7 nominations.

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
At once admirable and deeply unsettling.
– Lawrence Van Gelder,
New York Times,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
An exquisite and powerful documentary -- one whose elegance only heightens its devastating impact.
– Mick LaSalle,
San Francisco Chronicle,
1 Jan 2000
fresh:
The reason to watch is the firsthand testimonies themselves.
– Kevin Maynard,
Mr. Showbiz,
2 Mar 2001
fresh:
One of the most moving interviews is with Pierre Seel.
– Eric Harrison,
Houston Chronicle,
21 May 2001
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