The Invention of Racism in Color(2023)
Die Erfindung des Rassismus in Farbe
The Invention of Racism in Color Synopsis
Between 1907 and 1909, Robert Lohmeyer (1879-1959), a German pioneer of color photography, traveled through the German colonies in Africa and portrayed their landscapes and native peoples in color for the first time, thus fulfilling a laudable purpose; but also laying the foundations for an enduring racist vision of the entire continent.
The Invention of Racism in Color (2023) is a documentary, history and tv movie film directed by Michael Mueller-Erdorf, released on May 3, 2023 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Josef Tratnik, Birgitt Fleck and Robert Steudtner. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Mueller-Erdorf
- Writers:
- Michael Mueller-Erdorf, Jens Jäger
- Producers:
- Till Derenbach, Michael Souvignier
- Cinematographer:
- Martin Kießling
- Production:
- WDR, ARTE, Zeitsprung Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Invention of Racism in Color Cast & Crew
Main cast
Josef Tratnik
as Voice Actor (voice)
- Birgitt Fleck
Birgitt Fleck
as Voice Actor (voice)
- Robert Steudtner
Robert Steudtner
as Voice Actor (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Michael Mueller-Erdorf, written by Michael Mueller-Erdorf and Jens Jäger, produced by Till Derenbach and Michael Souvignier.
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The Invention of Racism in Color Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 3 ratings.
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The main cast of The Invention of Racism in Color (2023) includes Josef Tratnik, Birgitt Fleck and Robert Steudtner. The film was directed by Michael Mueller-Erdorf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Invention of Racism in Color was released on May 3, 2023 and runs for 52m.
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The Invention of Racism in Color (2023) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.