Occupation Children
2015|51 min|Documentary
THE STORY
This documentary explores the lives of those conceived during the German occupation, either by Wehrmacht soldiers or secretly with prisoners of war. Many were raised in shame and uncertainty as their mothers concealed the fathers’ identities due to fear and social pressure. Some discovered the truth only late in life. The film gives these individuals a voice, chronicling their struggles, resilience, and enduring quest for identity, belonging, and understanding of their past.
THE STORY
This documentary explores the lives of those conceived during the German occupation, either by Wehrmacht soldiers or secretly with prisoners of war. Many were raised in shame and uncertainty as their mothers concealed the fathers’ identities due to fear and social pressure. Some discovered the truth only late in life. The film gives these individuals a voice, chronicling their struggles, resilience, and enduring quest for identity, belonging, and understanding of their past.
CAST & CREW
Cast
Matthias Euba
Victor Couzyn
Nicole Weber
Director
Robert Gokl
INFORMATION
Production company
Syndicado
Genre
Documentary
Released
2015
Age rating
PG
LANGUAGES
Audio
English
Subtitles
None