A 54-minute documentary follows director Helma Sanders-Brahms and her father Hermann on a trip to Normandy, where he served as a soldier from 1940 to 1941.
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A 54-minute documentary follows director Helma Sanders-Brahms and her father Hermann on a trip to Normandy, where he served as a soldier from 1940 to 1941.
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Helma Sanders-Brahms travels to Normandy with her father, Hermann, in 1987. Hermann served as a soldier there from 1940 to 1941. The trip revisits places significant to Hermann's past and reflects on their relationship. This documentary is a companion piece to Sanders-Brahms' 1980 film "Germany Pale Mother," which dealt with the effects of war on a German family. The 54-minute film is a personal commentary on memory and history.
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Why Watch
- Meet Helma Sanders-Brahms and her father Hermann.
- See Normandy through the eyes of a soldier's daughter.
- Find out about personal war stories from 1940-41.
Did You Know
- The film is a companion piece to Helma Sanders-Brahms' 1980 film.
- Hermann was stationed in Normandy as a soldier from 1940 to 1941.
- The documentary has a total runtime of 54 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary 'Hermann My Father'?
Helma Sanders-Brahms directed the documentary.
What year was 'Hermann My Father' released?
'Hermann My Father' was released in 1987.
How long is the documentary 'Hermann My Father'?
The documentary has a duration of 54 minutes.
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