The film tells the story of the 800 German filmmakers who fled Nazi Germany in the 1930s, featuring a mix of voice-overs, archival footage, and film clips. It showcases Berlin's thriving film industry in the 1920s before following the exiles to Hollywood, where some succeeded and others struggled to find work. The film highlights the contributions of notable figures such as Erich Pommer, Joseph May, Ernst Lubitsch, Fritz Lang, Billy Wilder, and Peter Lorre, who not only adapted to their new surroundings but also helped each other and worked on anti-Nazi films like Casablanca. The German Expressionist style and themes also influenced the development of film noir in Hollywood.
Cinema's Exiles: From Hitler to Hollywood
The 1930s saw over 800 German filmmakers escape Nazi persecution. The film tells the story of Berlin's film industry in the 1920s, using voice-overs, archival footage, and film clips to bring its history to life. The film focuses on key figures who contributed to the industry's growth, ...
