CinemaOSMovie · 2000 · 1h 14m · PG-13

Paragraph 175

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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.

Directed byJeffrey Friedman, Rob Epstein

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 14m
Language
DE
Released
January 22, 2000
Studios
Channel Four FilmsTelling PicturesZero Film

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Paragraph 175 (2000) Trailer | Jeffrey Friedman

Paragraph 175 (2000) Trailer | Jeffrey Friedman

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Rupert Everett

Rupert Everett

Narrator (voice)

Heinz Dörmer

Self

Annette Eick

Self

Albrecht Becker

Self

Gad Beck

Self

Pierre Seel

Self

Heinz F.

Self

Klaus Müller

Self

Karl Gorath

Self

Magnus Hirschfeld

Magnus Hirschfeld

Self (archive footage)

Creative team
Directed by
Jeffrey Friedman
Jeffrey Friedman
Rob Epstein
Rob Epstein
Written by
Sharon Wood
Produced by
Rob Epstein
Rob Epstein
Michael Ehrenzweig

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