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Paragraph 175

20006.51h 14m

Overview

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 by Rob Epstein
Written by Sharon Wood
Produced by Rob Epstein, Michael Ehrenzweig, Janet Cole
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Top Cast

Rupert Everett

Rupert Everett

Narrator (voice)

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Heinz Dörmer

Self

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Annette Eick

Self

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Albrecht Becker

Self

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Gad Beck

Self

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Pierre Seel

Self

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Heinz F.

Self

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Klaus Müller

Self

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Karl Gorath

Self

Magnus Hirschfeld

Magnus Hirschfeld

Self (archive footage)

Themes & Keywords

nazigermanywar crimesholocaust (shoah)prejudicemale homosexualityhuman rightslgbthate crimethird reich (iii reich 1933-45)gay theme

About Paragraph 175

Paragraph 175 is a history, documentary film released in 2000 exploring themes of nazi, germany, war crimes, holocaust (shoah), prejudice, male homosexuality. Directed by Rob Epstein, it stars Rupert Everett, Heinz Dörmer, Annette Eick. 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.

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