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Documentaries of the 1990s

Majestät brauchen Sonne

Year1999
Running time105 min
Directed byPeter Schamoni
Made inNetherlands, Germany
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At a glance

Majestät brauchen Sonne is a 105-minute German-Dutch documentary film directed by Peter Schamoni and released in 1999. It examines the last German emperor, Wilhelm II, with particular attention to his relationship with cinema and photography. The film describes how he used both media extensively for self-promotion. Made in the Netherlands and Germany and presented in German, it connects the history of an emperor with the visual media he used to shape his public image. The film is also known as Majestät brauchen Sonne – Wilhelm II. Its subject may interest documentary viewers studying German history, photography, or cinema, while the stated runtime provides a clear indication of its length.

Who it is for

It suits viewers interested in Wilhelm II, German history, or the role of cinema and photography in self-promotion. German-language documentary viewers may also find it relevant.

What is good

  • Examines Wilhelm II and his use of visual media
  • Covers cinema and photography
  • A 105-minute documentary
  • Directed by Peter Schamoni

What to know first

  • The film is in German
  • Its subject focuses on Wilhelm II

Verdict

This documentary links Wilhelm II’s story with his extensive use of cinema and photography for self-promotion. It is a defined, 105-minute choice for viewers interested in that intersection of history and visual media.

Details

Year
1999wikidata.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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