Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis

Willem was an artist who lived openly as a gay man at a time when few did. Frieda was a well-connected musician who became the first woman to lead an orchestra. We learn of their early lives and the selfless decisions that informed their devotion to the anti-Nazi cause, often at great personal risk. The gentle revelation of these extraordinary lives is gradually revealed through archive footage, skillfully combined with photographs and interviews with experts, journalists and family members.

Release Date

March 24, 2023

Status

Released

Original Title

Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis

Runtime

1h 8min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Channel 4 Television