What Our Fathers Did: A Nazi Legacy (2015)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $40,119 | Details |
| International Box Office | $12,979 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $53,098 | |
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Synopsis
A thought-provoking account of friendship and the toll of inherited guilt, WHAT OUR FATHERS DID explores the relationship between two men, each of whom are the children of very high-ranking Nazi officials and possess starkly contrasting attitudes toward their fathers. Eminent human rights lawyer Philippe Sands investigates the complicated connection between the two, and even delves into the story of his own grandfather who escaped the same town where their fathers carried out mass killings. The three embark on an emotional journey together, as they travel through Europe and converse about the past, examining the sins of their fathers and providing a unique view of the father-son relationship, ultimately coming to some very unexpected and difficult conclusions.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $8,132 (20.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.77 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 75.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/14 max. theaters, 1.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $56,918 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 6th, 2015 (Limited) by Oscilloscope Pictures |
| International Releases: | November 20th, 2015 (Limited), released as My Nazi Legacy (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | February 9th, 2016 by Oscilloscope Video |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 92 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Archive Footage |
| Geographical setting: | Germany |
| Plot point: | Nazis |
| Social setting: | World War II |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | BFI, BBC Storyville, Wildgaze Films, Willow Films |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English, German |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2015 | 65 | $8,132 | 2 | $4,066 | $8,132 | 1 | |
| Nov 13, 2015 | 62 | $14,468 | +78% | 14 | $1,033 | $26,149 | 2 |
| Nov 20, 2015 | 77 | $2,264 | -84% | 8 | $283 | $38,987 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2015 | 69 | $11,681 | 2 | $5,841 | $11,681 | 1 | |
| Nov 13, 2015 | 58 | $25,042 | +114% | 14 | $1,789 | $36,723 | 2 |
| Nov 20, 2015 | 84 | $3,396 | -86% | 8 | $425 | $40,119 | 3 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 11/20/2015 | $7,950 | 2 | 2 | 3 | $12,979 | 12/1/2015 | |||
| International Total | $12,979 | 12/1/2015 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Documentary Subject
| Frank Wachter | Himself | |
| Von Wachter | Himself | |
| Philippe Sands | Himself |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Evans | Director | |
| Philippe Sands | Screenwriter | |
| Finola Dwyer | Producer | |
| Amanda Posey | Producer | |
| Philippe Sands | Executive Producer | |
| David Evans | Executive Producer | |
| Nick Fraser | Executive Producer | |
| Sam Hardy | Director of Photography | |
| Philipp Blaubach | Director of Photography | |
| Matt Gray | Director of Photography | |
| David Charap | Editor | |
| Malcolm Lindsay | Composer | |
| Josephine Davies | Associate Producer | |
| Matthew Powell | Recordist-Sound Recordist |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
A thought-provoking account of friendship and the toll of inherited guilt, WHAT OUR FATHERS DID explores the relationship between two men, each of whom are the children of very high-ranking Nazi officials and possess starkly contrasting attitudes toward their fathers. Eminent human rights lawyer Philippe Sands investigates the complicated connection between the two, and even delves into the story of his own grandfather who escaped the same town where their fathers carried out mass killings. The three embark on an emotional journey together, as they travel through Europe and converse about the past, examining the sins of their fathers and providing a unique view of the father-son relationship, ultimately coming to some very unexpected and difficult conclusions.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $8,132 (20.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.77 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 75.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/14 max. theaters, 1.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $56,918 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 6th, 2015 (Limited) by Oscilloscope Pictures |
| International Releases: | November 20th, 2015 (Limited), released as My Nazi Legacy (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | February 9th, 2016 by Oscilloscope Video |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 92 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Archive Footage |
| Geographical setting: | Germany |
| Plot point: | Nazis |
| Social setting: | World War II |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | BFI, BBC Storyville, Wildgaze Films, Willow Films |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English, German |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2015 | 65 | $8,132 | 2 | $4,066 | $8,132 | 1 | |
| Nov 13, 2015 | 62 | $14,468 | +78% | 14 | $1,033 | $26,149 | 2 |
| Nov 20, 2015 | 77 | $2,264 | -84% | 8 | $283 | $38,987 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2015 | 69 | $11,681 | 2 | $5,841 | $11,681 | 1 | |
| Nov 13, 2015 | 58 | $25,042 | +114% | 14 | $1,789 | $36,723 | 2 |
| Nov 20, 2015 | 84 | $3,396 | -86% | 8 | $425 | $40,119 | 3 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 11/20/2015 | $7,950 | 2 | 2 | 3 | $12,979 | 12/1/2015 | |||
| International Total | $12,979 | 12/1/2015 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Documentary Subject
| Frank Wachter | Himself | |
| Von Wachter | Himself | |
| Philippe Sands | Himself |
Production and Technical Credits
| David Evans | Director | |
| Philippe Sands | Screenwriter | |
| Finola Dwyer | Producer | |
| Amanda Posey | Producer | |
| Philippe Sands | Executive Producer | |
| David Evans | Executive Producer | |
| Nick Fraser | Executive Producer | |
| Sam Hardy | Director of Photography | |
| Philipp Blaubach | Director of Photography | |
| Matt Gray | Director of Photography | |
| David Charap | Editor | |
| Malcolm Lindsay | Composer | |
| Josephine Davies | Associate Producer | |
| Matthew Powell | Recordist-Sound Recordist |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.