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True story of Kurt Gerron, a well-known and beloved German-Jewish actor, director and cabaret star in Berlin in the 1920's and '30's.
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2003 Academy Award Nominee, Best Documentary Feature. Narratee by Ian Holm, Prisoner of Paradise is the startling true story of Kurt Gerron, a well-known and beloved German-Jewish actor, director and cabaret star in Berlin in the 1920's and '30's. Among his greatest accomplishments, he co-starred with legendary Marlene Dietrich in the film classic, Blue Angel. Ultimately, he was captured and sent to a concentration camp, where he was ordered to write and direct a pro-Nazi propaganda film. Prisoner of Paradise follows Kurt Gerron's career and remarkable odyssey, offering a unique perspective in this extraordinary period.
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