This powerful and disturbing documentary, narrated by rupert everett, presents for the first time the largely untold testimonies of some of those who survived. This persecution ranged from forced dissolution of homosexual organizations to internment of thousands of individuals in concentration camps. Mar 21, 2017 weimar, germany was a homosexual eden in the 1920s. The films title comes from an arcane, 1871 german statute making sodomy punishable by incarceration, with the ultimate goal of eradicating. Paragraph 175, opening today at the film forum, was directed by rob epstein and jeffrey friedman. Paragraph 175 was the clause in the 1871 german penal code criminalising unnatural sex acts between persons of the male sex or with animals. Until the nazi rule, this provision was seldom used. Winner of the documentary directing award at sundance film festival 2000. It made homosexual acts between males a crime, and in early revisions the provision also criminalized bestiality as well as forms of prostitution and underage sexual abuse.
Paragraph 175 fills a crucial gap in the historical record, and reveals the lasting consequences of this hidden chapter of 20th century history, as told through personal stories of men and women who lived through it. Sep, 2000 paragraph 175, using new and archival film, family photographs and narration by the actor rupert everett, takes its title from a portion of the german penal code enacted in 1871. Oscar winners rob epstein and jeffrey friedman common threads. The film chronicles the lives of several gay men and one lesbian who were persecuted by the nazis. During world war ii 100,000 german homosexual men were sent to concentration camps. She now has to find the strength and courage to set him free. Some were imprisoned, others were sent to concentration camps. Nazi homosexuality paragraph 175 documentary by karl. Though its subject has seen scrutiny before, both nonfiction and dramatic, docu paragraph 175 easily reps the definitive screen chronicle to date of homosexual persecution under the third reich.
Between 1933 and 1945, 100,000 men were arrested for homosexuality under paragraph 175, the sodomy provision of the german penal code dating back to 1871. Holocaust memorial museum, sets out to interview the fewer than 10 who are known to remain alive. Issued on june 28, 1935, and put into effect on september 1, 1935, the revision emphasized the criminality of both men involved in. Initially, the expression the 175s guy or 175er, was included in our gay slang collection because it was a slang term referring to the german penal code article, but finally we decided, because currently it is not used, leave to protest collection which we opened today, with paragraph 175. This aggravation of the severity of paragraph 175 in 1935 increased the number of convictions tenfold, to 8,000 annually. The nazi persecution of homosexuals may be the last untold story of the third reich. Paragraph 175 had been part of german criminal code from time of the german empire under kaiser wilhelm i. Revision of paragraph 175 united states holocaust memorial. She now has to find the strength and courage to try to set him free. This was the anti sodomy law against homosexuals enacted in germany since 1871. Apart from the human interest side, paragraph 175 is a salutary lesson in just how fragile many of our personal liberties really are.
As part of a massive rewriting of the criminal code, nazi jurists expanded paragraph 175. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Paragraph 175 is a feature documentary built around personal stories of homosexual men who experienced persecution under the nazis. It is important to establish the appropriate historical context of paragraph 175 for students before proceeding with this lesson outline. Five of them have now come forward to tell their stories for the first time in this powerful new film. Their filmed testimonies tell an epic story, made vivid with evocative images from the period and original, haunting images shot for this film. The film reminds us how changed, even tolerant, german society seemed to have become by the early 1930s, and how quickly, and completely, that was undone by the nazis. Paragraf 175 paragraph 175 je nemeckobritskoamericky dokumentarni film z roku 2000, ktery rezirovali rob epstein a jeffrey friedman. Paragraph 175 2000 documentary on free online video. Paragraph 175 film platform educational rights and. Read the paragraph 175 plot and find out who is in the cast and crew at. The provisions were vastly expanded by the nazis in 1935. Narrated by rupert everett, the film blends archival footage, wwii propaganda, and personal testimonials from camp survivors that paints a. Paragraph 175 2000, directed by jeffrey friedman and rob.
Through the testimonies of these men and woman, an untold chapter of the holocaust unfolds. The film, paragraph 175, is essential in contextualizing both the contributions and persecution of homosexuals in germany between 1919 1945. Through the testimonies of these men and woman, an untold chapter of the holocaust. Through the testimonies of these men and woman, an untold chapter of the. Between 1933 and 1945 100,000 men were arrested for homosexuality under paragraph 175, the sodomy provision of the german penal code dating back to 1871. Paragraph 175 je dokumentarni film o zrtvama holokausta koji su progonjeni zbog svoje homoseksualnosti na osnovu zakona poznatog kao paragraf 175. This documentary tells their story and includes personal accounts of six of. Directed by oscar winners rob epstein and jeffrey friedman common threads.
In paragraph 175, klaus muller, a historian from the u. Today, fewer than ten of these men are known to be living. Paragraph 175, from directors rob epstein and jeffrey friedman the celluloid closet, tells the tragic story and includes interviews with seven of only nine living survivors. Paragraph 175 2000 stream and watch online rupert everett narrates this harrowing documentary about the persecution of homosexuals in the third reich, which adds a deeper dimension to holocaust. Weimar, germany was a homosexual eden in the 1920s. After taking power in 1933, the nazis persecuted homosexuals as part of their socalled moral crusade to racially and culturally purify germany. Where can i watch paragraph 175 online for free with english subtitles. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
The film reminds us how changed, even tolerant, german society seemed to have become by the early 1930s, and how quickly. I have to watch it for a social project but dont want to buy it or rent it, does anyone know where i can watch it online with english subtitles. Paragraph 175 now available on vimeo on demand telling. His research now forms a part of the holocaust memorial museum. Peteclearwater film commissioner tony armer, department head of film at. To purchase the film for home use or institutional streaming contact milestone films. Paragraph 175 is now available for rent or purchase on vimeo on demand directed by rob epstein and jeffrey friedman, paragraph 175 fills a crucial gap in the historical record of world war ii the nazi persecution of homosexuals and reveals the lasting consequences of this hidden chapter of 20th century history. Paragraph 175 2000 directed by rob epstein, jeffrey. Holocaust memorial museum, who convinced directors epstein and friedman of the urgent need to make the film paragraph 175. Jun 21, 2017 in conjunction with the exhibition nazi persecution of homosexuals. Paragraph 175 is a documentary film released in 2000, directed by rob epstein and jeffrey friedman, and narrated by rupert everett. A new restoration of this landmark documentary from the directors of common threads. Issued on june 28, 1935, and put into effect on september 1, 1935, the revision emphasized the criminality of both men involved in indecency.
The big thing about this movie is to get to know about what happened in that time, because no one spoke about this when we were talking about the second world war in history class. Za vreme nacisticke nemacke, u periodu izmedu 1933. Stories from the quilt and the times of harvey milk, paragraph 175 fills a crucial gap in the historical record, and reveals the lasting consequences of this. Paragraph 175 was initially added to the german constitution in 1871. The film was produced by rob epstein, jeffrey friedman, janet cole, michael ehrenzweig, sheila nevins and howard rosenman. As part of a massive rewriting of the criminal code, nazi jurists expanded. Of special interest is the film paragraph 175, in which interview a few gay survivors of nazism who were still alive in 2000. Synopsis after being imprisoned under the nazi law paragraph 175, a german gay man and a jewish womans unbreakable bond help them endure the horrors of the holocaust. After being imprisoned under the nazi law paragraph 175, a german gay man and a jewish womans unbreakable bond help them endure the horrors of the holocaust. Paragraph 175 is a documentary film released in 2000, directed by the academy awardwinning producingdirecting team rob epstein and jeffrey friedman, and narrated by rupert everett. Stories from the quilt and the times of harvey milk, paragraph 175. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The florida holocaust museum invites the community to attend a special showing of the film paragraph 175 followed by a panel discussion, featuring st.
We will let you know once paragraph 175 is available to watch where you are see latest films. Jan 26, 2015 175 is a documentary film released in 2000, directed by rob epstein and jeffrey friedman. Paragraph 175 interviews the few surviving homosexuals who endured unspeakable horrors under the nazi regime. Stories from the quilt screening here on february 28 offers another vital chance to hear the. The film was produced by rob epstein, jeffrey friedman, janet. An excellent and thrilling document, with great stories that were silenced for decades by the rejection, stigma, and shame that continued after the fall of nazism. Film zachycuje vzpominky pametniku, kteri byli v letech 19331945 pronasledovani nacisty na zaklade 175. Paragraph 175 2000 stream and watch online moviefone. Paragraph 175 2000 rupert everett narrates this harrowing documentary about the persecution of homosexuals in the third reich, which adds a deeper dimension to holocaust history. Using both intimate personal portrayals and a sweeping narrative, paragraph 175 features elderly homosexual men who vividly describe their experiences. Movie info paragraph 175 interviews the few surviving homosexuals who endured unspeakable horrors under the nazi regime.
Cole, jeffrey friedman, john hoffman, klaus muller, sharon wood. Jul 27, 2016 paragraph 175 is now available for rent or purchase on vimeo on demand directed by rob epstein and jeffrey friedman, paragraph 175 fills a crucial gap in the historical record of world war ii the nazi persecution of homosexuals and reveals the lasting consequences of this hidden chapter of 20th century history. The nazi persecution of homosexuals may be the last untold story. Film su rezirali rob epstein i jeffrey friedman, a narator je rupert everett. The documentary film paragraph 175, a joint germanenglishamerican production, publicized the effects of the law on concentration camp internees. Soon after their liberation, he is rearrested under the same nazi law. Nazi homosexuality paragraph 175 documentary by karl muller. The film covers the astonishingly quick rise of hitler one interviewee points out how ridiculous a figure he seemed at first and the shock that more liberal germans felt as it became clear that he was a force to be reckoned with.
Stories from the quilt and the times of harvey milk, paragraph 175 fills a crucial gap in the historical record, and reveals the lasting consequences of this hidden chapter of 20th century history. Released in 2000 and narrated by actor rupert everett, paragraph 175 revealed the extent and consequences of the nazis persecution of homosexuals, filling a crucial gap in the historical record of the third reich. Paragraph 175, using new and archival film, family photographs and narration by the actor rupert everett, takes its title from a portion of the german penal code enacted in 1871. Paragraph 175 after the war after the war, homosexual survivors of the nazi concentration camps were not seen as political prisoners but rather as criminals under paragraph 175, which remained in effect even after liberation.
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