Paragraph 175

Overview

During the Nazi regime, there was widespread persecution of homosexual men, which started in 1871 with the Paragraph 175 of the German Penal Code. Thousands were murdered in concentration camps. This powerful and disturbing documentary, narrated by Rupert Everett, presents for the first time the largely untold testimonies of some of those who survived.

Director: Rob Epstein

Cast

Rupert Everett

Narrator (voice)

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Heinz Dörmer

Self

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Annette Eick

Self

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Albrecht Becker

Self

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Gad Beck

Self

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Pierre Seel

Self

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Heinz F.

Self

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Klaus Müller

Self

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Karl Gorath

Self

Magnus Hirschfeld

Self (archive footage)