Sounds from the Fog (2012)
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
Release Date: December 12, 2012
Screenplay
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.