At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)
At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength) is one of the most talked-about Drama, Documentary movies released in 1980, attracting audiences with its cinematic storytelling and memorable performances.
A rich and challenging account of the experiences of a German Jewish musician who settled in Britain to escape Nazi persecution. Two of his friends are being sued by a former SS Kommandant, who denies their accusation that he was responsible for the genocide of 300 Belgians. Documentary interviews and archive footage merge with dramatised scenes to create a new way of representing history and memory.
