Pages in the Factory of Dreams - Black Extras in German Feature Films

2002

45m

7.0

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Overview

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?

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Status: Released

Language: DE

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Production Information

Production Companies

WDR

Production Countries

Germany

Spoken Languages

German

Keywords

nazi germany black history

Quick Facts

Original Title	Pagen in der Traumfabrik - Schwarze Komparsen in deutschen Spielfilmen
Release Date	March 1, 2002
Status	Released
Language	DE
IMDb ID	tt1343968
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