At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)
First aired on Jan 1, 1980
Runtime: 92mins
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Genres: Drama, Documentary
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Paul Geoffrey | Johannes Schmidt
Michael Mellinger | Johannes Schmidt
Val Kennedy | Johannes Schmidt
Brigitte Kahn | Sophie Vogel
Gerhard Richter | Gerhard Langsdorf
Frederick Jaeger | Kurt Langsdorf
Featured Crew
Patrick Duval | Director of Photography
Benedict Mason | Music
Joi Leatherbarrow | Still Photographer
Jenny Morley | Casting Associate
Jamie Leonard | Production Designer
Roger Ollerhead | Sound Recordist