State Owned Children (2021)

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Following in the footsteps of two women in search of their origins, this documentary lifts the veil on a little-known page of the post-war era: the adoption, as part of a cross-border program, of thousands of children born during the French occupation of Germany.

Director: Anja Unger
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date:
Production: SWR/Arte, France Télévisions, Un Film à la Patte
Country: Germany, France
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

adoption, looking for birth parents, german occupation, german occupation of france, post war, post war life, biological parents, search for mother, occupied france (1940-44), adoptive parent, international adoption, search for father, searching for biological parents

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is State Owned Children about?
Following in the footsteps of two women in search of their origins, this documentary lifts the veil on a little-known page of the post-war era: the adoption, as part of a cross-border program, of thousands of children born during the French occupation of Germany.
Who directed State Owned Children?
State Owned Children was directed by Anja Unger.
How long is State Owned Children?
State Owned Children has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is State Owned Children?
State Owned Children is a Documentary, History, War film.
Where was State Owned Children produced?
State Owned Children was produced in Germany, France.