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Fatherland

June 13, 2021 0h 22m

Released 5 years ago in 2021. Fatherland is a documentary film. directed by Moritz Siebert. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Gerson Liebl and Christine Rollar

Synopsis

Gerson Liebl, grandson of a German colonial official from Togo, has been fighting for 30 years for the preservation of German citizenship and a right of residence in Germany. As a last resort, he resorts to a hunger strike. The images of his unflinching perseverance in front of Berlin's Red City Hall are accompanied on the soundtrack by statements, testimonies, paragraphs, legal texts, political viewpoints and excuses – then and now.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 13, 2021 4 years ago
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Runtime 0h 22m 22 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fatherland about?

Gerson Liebl, grandson of a German colonial official from Togo, has been fighting for 30 years for the preservation of German citizenship and a right of residence in Germany. As a last resort, he r...

Who directed Fatherland?

Fatherland was directed by Moritz Siebert.

How long is Fatherland?

Fatherland has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).

When was Fatherland released?

Fatherland was released on June 13, 2021 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Fatherland?

The main cast of Fatherland includes Gerson Liebl, Christine Rollar.