Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis(2023)
Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis Synopsis
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.
Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis (2023) is a history and documentary film directed by John Hay, released on March 24, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Stephen Fry. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- John Hay
- Writers:
- Rik Carmichael
- Production:
- Channel 4 Television
- Status:
- Released
Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by John Hay, written by Rik Carmichael.
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Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis – Frequently Asked Questions
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Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis (2023) is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel and BBC Select Apple Tv channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis?
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The main cast of Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis (2023) includes Stephen Fry. The film was directed by John Hay. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis released?
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Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis was released on March 24, 2023 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis worth watching?
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Willem and Frieda: Defying the Nazis (2023) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.