description Different from the Others Overview
Different from the Others is a 1919 German silent melodrama directed by Richard Oswald. Featuring Conrad Veidt and Reinhold Schünzel, the film’s narrative addressed Germany's Paragraph 175 laws regarding homosexuality, presenting an early sympathetic depiction of LGBTQ+ individuals. Magnus Hirschfeld co-wrote the story and partially funded the production through his Institute for Sexual Science.
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info Different from the Others Specifications
| Country | Germany |
| Year | 1919 |
help Different from the Others FAQ
Does the original 1919 film Different from the Others still survive?
The original complete version was largely destroyed due to censorship under Germany's Paragraph 175, but fragments survived. A reconstructed version using surviving footage and stills has been assembled and is available through film archives.
What was Paragraph 175 in relation to Different from the Others?
Paragraph 175 was the section of the German criminal code that criminalized homosexuality. Director Richard Oswald created the film in 1919 as an explicit protest against this law, making it one of the earliest sympathetic portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters in cinema.
Who stars in Different from the Others?
The film stars Conrad Veidt, best known for his role in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, alongside Reinhold Schünzel. Veidt plays a violinist who is blackmailed because of his homosexuality under Paragraph 175.
Where can I watch Different from the Others (1919)?
The reconstructed version has been made available through film archives and restored silent film collections on home media. It can sometimes be found on streaming platforms that specialize in classic or restored cinema.
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