Victims of WWII: Lost but Not Forgotten
Lesbians Under Nazi Rule: Forgotten Victims of Persecution
19m
Under Nazi rule, lesbians in Germany faced surveillance, harassment, and fear. While not criminalized like male homosexuality, they were targeted for “weakening the Reich” and pressured into motherhood. Many hid their identity, some joined the resistance, and others perished in concentration camps. This film exposes their forgotten persecution, highlighting bravery, love, and defiance against one of history’s most oppressive regimes.
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