Paragraph 175 movie poster

Paragraph 175

January 22, 2000 1h 14m 6.5/10 (34 votes)

Originally released in 2000. Paragraph 175 is a history/documentary film. directed by Rob Epstein. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Rupert Everett, Heinz Dörmer, and Annette Eick

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 22, 2000 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 14m 74 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (34 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Film4 Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paragraph 175 about?

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. Th...

Who directed Paragraph 175?

Paragraph 175 was directed by Rob Epstein.

How long is Paragraph 175?

Paragraph 175 has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).

When was Paragraph 175 released?

Paragraph 175 was released on January 22, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Paragraph 175?

The main cast of Paragraph 175 includes Rupert Everett, Heinz Dörmer, Annette Eick, Albrecht Becker, Gad Beck.