Hermann My Father (1987)

Plot

"Hermann mein Vater" serves as a poignant follow-up to Helma Sanders-Brahms' earlier film, "Germany Pale Mother." This evocative documentary captures the journey of the director alongside her father, Hermann, as they travel to Normandy, the site where he served as a soldier between 1940 and 1941. Through their shared experiences and reflections, the film delves into the lasting effects of war on personal histories and family dynamics, weaving together themes of memory and reconciliation against the backdrop of a tumultuous past.