We Were Marked with a Big A (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1991, We Were Marked with a Big A is a history and documentary film directed by Elke Jeanrond, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. This deeply moving film reminds the world of the forgotten history of gay survivors of Nazi Germany. As many as 15,000 gay men were sent to concentration camps, targeted by the Nazis as subversives. In this powerful documentary, three gay survivors share their stories. The "A" (which stood for "Arschficker"/"Assfucker") refers to a symbol (which pre-dated the pink triangle) that gay prisoners were forced to wear.
Who’s in it. We Were Marked with a Big A stars Kurt von Ruffin as Himself and Friedrich-Paul Von Groszheim as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, We Were Marked with a Big A has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Were Marked with a Big A page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Were Marked with a Big A tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Were Marked with a Big A (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for We Were Marked with a Big A change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is We Were Marked with a Big A worth watching?
- We Were Marked with a Big A holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in We Were Marked with a Big A?
- We Were Marked with a Big A stars Kurt von Ruffin and Friedrich-Paul Von Groszheim.
- When was We Were Marked with a Big A released?
- We Were Marked with a Big A was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.