Overview

In this two-part documentary, Eberhard Fechner reconstructs the story of a class of pupils who passed their A-levels at Berlin's Lessing-Gymnasium in 1937. The starting point for the research is the class photo that gives the film its title. The conversations with the men, which revolve around their lives, bring back memories. However, it becomes clear how many of them have repressed the events of the Nazi era. Apologies, excuses and trivialization of the violence and crimes come out of many mouths.

Cast

Lothar Sauerweier, Kurt Lenz, Bernhard Kaiser, Werner Kuck

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What is "Klassenphoto" about?

In this two-part documentary, Eberhard Fechner reconstructs the story of a class of pupils who passed their A-levels at Berlin's Lessing-Gymnasium in 1937. The starting point for the research is the class photo that gives the film its title. The conversations with the men, which revolve around their lives, bring back memories. However, it becomes clear how many of them have repressed the events of the Nazi era. Apologies, excuses and trivialization of the violence and crimes come out of many mouths.

When was "Klassenphoto" released?

Klassenphoto was released in 1971.

Who stars in "Klassenphoto"?

The cast includes Lothar Sauerweier, Kurt Lenz, Bernhard Kaiser, Werner Kuck.

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