Pages in the Factory of Dreams - Black Extras in German Feature Films (2002)

Name: Pages in the Factory of Dreams - Black Extras in German Feature Films
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2002-03-01
Duration: 45 min
Cast: Theodor Michael, Werner Egiomue, Juliana Michael, Elisabeth Morton

Released 1 March 2002
Runtime 0h 45m
Director Annette von Wangenheim
Genres Documentary

Synopsis

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?