The world changed when the wall came down. In marxism today, a number of Marxism-Leninism teachers and a sportswoman from the DDR who saw their professional lives change radically or even end after ‘Die Wende’ take a disconcerted look back. Virtuoso interpolation of exceptional archival material.
Also in this combined programme
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Forgotten Column
An exceptionally ingenious Chinese clay animation, in which a mighty symbol is hollowed out. -
Reconstructing Damon Albarn in Kinshasa
Film based on a press photograph showing the British musician Damon Albarn performing at a pop concert in Kinshasa. The photo itself, however, is not -
Wall and Tower
What if the Jews were to return to Europe? A daring reversal which does not remain merely a concept in this film/performance. -
The Voyagers
A massive compilation of images and sounds sent into space, embodying the best of planet Earth. Also a love story concerning its composer, Carl Sagan.
Film details
- Country of production
- Germany
- Year
- 2010
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2011
- Length
- 35'
- Medium/Format
- HDcam
