Pages in the dream factory (2002)
Black extras in German Cinema
Until 1942 around 100 German propaganda films were made, that were set in Africa. They were produced in Germany, with Black Germans and Africans living in Germany. Who were these Black extras and how did they come to Germany? Why did they work in film-making? Which roles did they play and what messages did they send? What were their daily experiences as Black people during the Weimar Republic and the Nazi Regime?
Director: Annette von Wangenheim
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: March 1, 2002
Cast
- Theodor Michael - himself
- Werner Egiomue - himself
- Juliana Michael - herself
- Elisabeth Morton - herself
Screenplay
- Beate Schlanstein (Writers' Production)
Editing: Angela Oechler
Production: WDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
nazi, germany, black history
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pages in the dream factory about?
- Until 1942 around 100 German propaganda films were made, that were set in Africa. They were produced in Germany, with Black Germans and Africans living in Germany. Who were these Black extras and how did they come to Germany? Why did they work in film-making? Which roles did they play and what messages did they send? What were their daily experiences as Black people during the Weimar Republic and the Nazi Regime?
- Who directed Pages in the dream factory?
- Pages in the dream factory was directed by Annette von Wangenheim.
- Who stars in Pages in the dream factory?
- Pages in the dream factory stars Theodor Michael, Werner Egiomue, Juliana Michael, Elisabeth Morton.
- How long is Pages in the dream factory?
- Pages in the dream factory has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Pages in the dream factory?
- Pages in the dream factory is a Documentary film.
- Where was Pages in the dream factory produced?
- Pages in the dream factory was produced in Germany.