Pages in the dream factory

Pages in the dream factory 2002 Directed by Annette von Wangenheim Pagen in der Traumfabrik - Schwarze Komparsen in deutschen Spielfilmen

Black extras in German Cinema

Until 1942 around 100 German propaganda films were made, that were set in Africa. They were produced in Germany, with Black Germans and Africans living in Germany. Who were these Black extras and how did they come to Germany? Why did they work in film-making? Which roles did they play and what messages did they send? What were their daily experiences as Black people during the Weimar Republic and the Nazi Regime?

Country Germany

Production Country Germany

Language German

Spoken Language German

Gnere Documentary

Production Company WDR

Release Date 1 March 2002

45 mins