Rent Through Lotte's Lens (2018)
3.7 of 5 from 62 ratings
1h 45min
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- Synopsis:
"Through Lotte's Lens" tells the extraordinary story of the 'Hitler Emigres'; the refugees, mainly Jewish, who escaped the Nazi regime in the 1930's and found refuge in the UK. Despite many of them being interned on the Isle of Man after war broke out. they brought a richness of endeavour and achievement to this country that still resonates today. Musicians, actors, artists, architects, publishers, scientists, historians shared a belief in the power of democracy and a loyalty to the country that had welcomed them. Told through the portal of Austrian emigre portrait photographer; Lotte Meitner-Graf, the story unfolds through interviews with eminent commentators, dramatic reconstructions and musical performances. - Actors:
- Julian Forsyth, Mary Lincoln, Lotte Meitner-Graf, Lord Alf Dubs, Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, Daniel Snowman, Piatti Quartet, Ensemble Émigré
- Directors:
- Tony Britten
- Producers:
- Tony Britten, Helen Cogman
- Writers:
- Tony Britten
- Aka:
- Through Lotte's Lens: The Story of the Hitler Émigrés
- Studio:
- Capriol Films
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
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Reviews (1) of Through Lotte's Lens
Don’t mention the war.... - Through Lotte's Lens review by Brummie
In view of the lockdown we are currently experiencing, this makes one realise how hard some people's lives have been through no fault of their own and how to survive and ultimately ‘grow’ as a result. A gem.
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