
Paragraph 175
Directed by Jeffrey Friedman, Rob Epstein
Produced by Film4 Productions
A harrowing historical documentary that centers survivor testimony to document the systematic persecution and murder of homosexual men under Nazi rule.
During the Nazi regime, there was widespread persecution of homosexual men, which started in 1871 with the Paragraph 175 of the German Penal Code. Thousands were murdered in concentration camps. This powerful and disturbing documentary, narrated by Rupert Everett, presents for the first time the largely untold testimonies of some of those who survived.
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Is Paragraph 175 sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.
Is Paragraph 175 scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Paragraph 175 easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Paragraph 175 violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Does Paragraph 175 end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
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Like Paragraph 175
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Paragraph 175
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Paragraph 175, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Paragraph 175, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Paragraph 175, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



















































