We Were Marked with a Big A
Originally released in 1991. We Were Marked with a Big A is a documentary/history film. directed by Elke Jeanrond. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kurt von Ruffin and Friedrich-Paul Von Groszheim
Synopsis
This deeply moving film reminds the world of the forgotten history of gay survivors of Nazi Germany. As many as 15,000 gay men were sent to concentration camps, targeted by the Nazis as subversives. In this powerful documentary, three gay survivors share their stories. The "A" (which stood for "Arschficker"/"Assfucker") refers to a symbol (which pre-dated the pink triangle) that gay prisoners were forced to wear.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Were Marked with a Big A about?
This deeply moving film reminds the world of the forgotten history of gay survivors of Nazi Germany. As many as 15,000 gay men were sent to concentration camps, targeted by the Nazis as subversives...
Who directed We Were Marked with a Big A?
We Were Marked with a Big A was directed by Elke Jeanrond.
How long is We Were Marked with a Big A?
We Were Marked with a Big A has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was We Were Marked with a Big A released?
We Were Marked with a Big A was released on January 1, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in We Were Marked with a Big A?
The main cast of We Were Marked with a Big A includes Kurt von Ruffin, Friedrich-Paul Von Groszheim.