Preußisches Liebesglück

A German family from Africa

A historical documentary by Sönke el Bitar und Gorch Pieken

Produced by time prints for RBB in cooperation with ARTE.

Production details:

Country/ Year:

Germany 2007

Genre:

Creative documentary - History

Content:

A German military officer´s family with African roots

Length/ Format:

58 minutes/ HD

Premiere:

2. Nov. 2007, Arte

Synopsis:

An African in Prussian uniform and spiked helmet. A black officers class family faithfully dedicated to Kaiser, Führer and chancellor. A story that starts with a murder and ends with a perfect example of integration. The film "Preußisches Liebesglück" (A Prussian Love Affair) tells the exceptional story of the family Sabac el Cher over the period of 150 years.

Press-materials:

Text Pictures Press overview

The book:

Preußisches Liebesglück published by Propyläen-Verlag

Credits:

Director/Idea:

Gorch Pieken, Sönke el Bitar

Script:

Wolfgang Stauch

Camera:

Kai Rostásy

Sound:

Stoytcho Iliev

Lights:

Matthias Borchfeldt

Editor:

Sönke el Bitar

Producer:

Michael Truckenbrodt

Comm. Editor:

Dagmar Mielke (RBB/ Arte)

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