Film Emigration from Nazi Germany (1975)
Synopsis
Based on extensive interviews, shot on 16mm in a series of static long takes, Filmemigration aus Nazideutschland, is one of the most fascinating examples of "Film history on film" ever produced. Straschek devoted years to researching the topic and accumulating both film and non-film materials. Apart from some radio features and articles, however, this 290-minute TV programme remains the only published trace of Straschek's lifelong work on the emigration of film personnel. He had intended to publish a three-volume book, encompassing all available data about 3,000 emigrants originating from the centre and peripheries of film production, but the book never materialised.
Network
WDR Fernsehen
Episodes
Wer klug war, ging schnell raus
Episode 1: Those Who Were Smart Got Out Quick.
Wir waren aufgescheucht und vogelfrei
Episode 2: We Were Startled and Outlawed.
Aus Europa draußen und in einer gewissen Sicherheit
Episode 3: Away from Europe, and to Some Safety.
Unter Palmen und blauem Himmel
Episode 4: Under Palm Trees and Blue Sky.
Man wusste ja nie wem man die Hand geben konnte
Episode 5: You Never Knew Who You Could Shake Hands With.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Filmemigration aus Nazideutschland
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
5
Production
WDR, Sender Freies Berlin, WSK-Productions Inc. New York
