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Documentaries of the 2000s

Majestät brauchen Sonne

Year2000
Running time105 min
Directed byPeter Schamoni
Made inNetherlands, Germany
See it on en.wikipedia.org

At a glance

Majestät brauchen Sonne is a documentary directed by Peter Schamoni about Germany’s last emperor, Wilhelm II. It gives particular attention to his relationship with cinema and photography, which he used extensively to promote himself. The film is also known as Majestät brauchen Sonne – Wilhelm II. It runs 105 minutes and is in German. The listed countries are the Netherlands and Germany. Although the entry’s year is 2000, its summary describes the film as a 1999 German-Dutch documentary. For viewers interested in the intersection of public image, photography, cinema, and imperial history, the subject offers a specific historical focus. Peter Schamoni is listed as both maker and director, and documentary film is its listed genre.

Who it is for

It suits viewers interested in Wilhelm II, photography, and cinema as tools of self-promotion. German-language documentary viewers looking at European history may also find its focus relevant.

What is good

  • Focuses on Wilhelm II’s use of cinema and photography.
  • Connects image-making with self-promotion.
  • Runs 105 minutes.
  • Also known as Majestät brauchen Sonne – Wilhelm II.

What to know first

  • The film is in German.
  • The listed year is 2000, while the summary says 1999.

Verdict

This documentary centers on Wilhelm II’s relationship with photography and cinema, with self-promotion a key part of the subject. It offers a focused choice for German-language viewers interested in historical image-making.

Details

Year
2000wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
105 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Peter Schamoniwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Netherlands, Germanywikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0205245wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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