Synopsis
A Documentary about Ernst Otto Karl Grassmé, who was interned and forcibly sterilized by the Nazis in 1939. The reason: Grassmé, then the owner of a construction business in Altona, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, which was considered a hereditary disease. After his release, he retreated to a small wooded area, the Birkenmoor forest, which was his property. There he led the life of an eccentric hermit between needy housing and all sorts of rubbish and rubbish. In letters he recorded his thoughts and feelings. In village community, he was considered a quirky outsider, but was still marginalized by many. Grassmé never received an official apology for the crime he was accused of, on the contrary: he continued to be harassed and disrespected by the authorities. He received compensation shortly before his death. The film draws a comprehensive portrait of the man Ernst Otto Karl Grassmé, and at the same time asks questions about what a self-determined life actually means and how society deals with the unadapted and the outsiders.
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Movie Details
| International Releases: | March 4th, 2021 (Limited) (Germany) |
| Running Time: | 80 minutes |
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| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production Countries: | Germany |
| Languages: | German |