Code der Angst
The documentary sheds light on the lived realities of LGBTIAQ individuals in Cameroon, where same-sex relationships are criminalized and socially stigmatized. Director Appolain Siewe returns to his home country for the filming, confronting his own past, experiences of familial rejection, and the deeply rooted homophobia within Cameroonian society. At the heart of the film are personal encounters with activists, conversations with experts, and the work of human rights lawyer Alice Nkom. Blending individual stories with social analysis, the film offers a nuanced portrait of courage and resistance.
Credits
Director
Screenplay
Director of photography
Editing
Music
Production company
Producer
Alle Credits
Director
Assistant director
Screenplay
Director of photography
Assistant camera
Colour grading
Titles / Opticals
Animation
Editing
Sound
Audio mixing
Music
Production company
Producer
Location manager
Original distributor
Aufführung (CA): 2023, Toronto, Black Film Festival;
Erstaufführung (DE): 05.03.2024, Frankfurt am Main, Africa Alive, Kino des DFF - Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum;
Kinostart (DE): 05.06.2025
Titles
- Originaltitel (DE) Code der Angst
- Weiterer Titel (eng) Code of Fear
- Weiterer Titel (frz) Le Code de la peur
Versions
Original
Aufführung (CA): 2023, Toronto, Black Film Festival;
Erstaufführung (DE): 05.03.2024, Frankfurt am Main, Africa Alive, Kino des DFF - Deutsches Filminstitut & Filmmuseum;
Kinostart (DE): 05.06.2025