Sounds from the Fog (2012)

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Chronicles the odyssey of a gay musician in Nazi Germany. Director Klaus Stanjek's cheerful Uncle Willi lived with his family, except when he was touring as a musician across Germany. Only when Willi turned 90 did his nephew Klaus Stanjek detect what his whole family had hidden: that Uncle Willi has spent eight years in Nazi camps and that he was gay. In a radical personal approach, veteran filmmaker Stanjek follows the complex turns that his family takes when they confront his Uncle Willi's secret. The result is a personal and political portrait of his beloved uncle, a talented singer and accordion player, that is one part historical inquiry and one part fascinating detective story.

Director: Klaus Stanjek
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sounds from the Fog about?
Chronicles the odyssey of a gay musician in Nazi Germany. Director Klaus Stanjek's cheerful Uncle Willi lived with his family, except when he was touring as a musician across Germany. Only when Willi turned 90 did his nephew Klaus Stanjek detect what his whole family had hidden: that Uncle Willi has spent eight years in Nazi camps and that he was gay. In a radical personal approach, veteran filmmaker Stanjek follows the complex turns that his family takes when they confront his Uncle Willi's secret. The result is a personal and political portrait of his beloved uncle, a talented singer and accordion player, that is one part historical inquiry and one part fascinating detective story.
Who directed Sounds from the Fog?
Sounds from the Fog was directed by Klaus Stanjek.
How long is Sounds from the Fog?
Sounds from the Fog has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Sounds from the Fog?
Sounds from the Fog is a Documentary film.
Where was Sounds from the Fog produced?
Sounds from the Fog was produced in Germany.