At the Fountainhead (Of German Strength)
Drama
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Drama, UR, 08-Jan-1980
A rich and challenging account of the experiences of a German Jewish musician who settled in Britain to escape Nazi persecution. Two of his friends are being sued by a former SS Kommandant, who denies their accusation that he was responsible for the genocide of 300 Belgians.
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