Men, Heroes and Gay Nazis

Set in contemporary Germany, the documentary follows four men navigating the legacies of far-right ideology in a country still grappling with its history. The events occur in the 2020s, a period marked by ongoing debates over nationalism, memory culture, and LGBTQ+ rights. Through intimate interviews and archival clips, the film places personal stories within a wider cultural and political moment.

The film unfolds on the streets of Berlin, using urban spaces and public marches as a stage for its conversations. Berlin's layered past and modern diversity provide a backdrop that frames the contested politics and personal revelations of the participants. The city acts as a living record of memory, where history and contemporary life collide in the pursuit of meaning.

🧭 Identity vs Ideology

The documentary examines the tension between personal identity and political allegiance. It shows how Andre's sexuality sits alongside his skinhead identity, challenging simple labels. The film interrogates how fear and belonging can push people toward or away from extremist circles. Through intimate testimonies, it reveals the fragility of self-definition under pressure from groups and peers.

🕰️ Memory & History

Historians and survivors recount how fascist legacies persist in modern discourse. The film revisits figures from the Nazi era and explores how memory is used, contested, and sometimes instrumentalized. It highlights the brutal reality of the era, including the persecution of gay men. The narrative demonstrates how the past continues to shape present attitudes toward sexuality and power.

🏳️‍🌈 Queerness in Extremism

The documentary delves into how queer identities intersect with far-right ideologies, revealing contradictions and tensions. It presents individuals who both reject and flirt with such ideologies, underscoring the complexities of sexuality within extremist movements. The film makes a pointed critique of the idea that queerness can coexist with a fascist political program. It also shows the harm and hypocrisy of supremacist rhetoric toward LGBTQ+ people.

🪖 Radicalization & Disillusionment

The participants reflect on how loyalty, fear, and belonging can drive radical choices. The narrative traces how some individuals leave extremist groups: Andre moves toward conservative currents; Jörg Fischer leaves NPD/DVU but maintains relationships. It questions whether personal experience justifies or condemns extremist participation. The film ultimately argues that extremism thrives on personal grievances and distortions of identity.