Die Mauer – Berlin '61 (2006)
August 1961: To earn a bit of West German money, East Berlin "plaselayer" Hans Kuhlke smuggles scrap metal to his friend Erwin Sawatzke in West Berlin. One evening, he and his wife are invited to the Sawatzkes' house. Meanwhile, their son Paul stays with a friend in East Berlin. On this summer night, the political situation in Berlin comes to a dramatic head: the borders are closed and the construction of the Wall is initiated. The disappearance of his parents leaves 14-year-old pioneer Paul torn between family ties and loyalty to the party. At the last second, he sees through his role in the system and is taken in by his piano teacher. Together they plan their escape to the West - but it turns into a race against time.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Hartmut Schoen
Writing:
- Hartmut Schoen
Stars:
Release Date: 2006-09-29
7.3/10
7.3/10
- Country: DE
- Language: Deutsch
Paul Kuhlke
Hans Kuhlke
FDJ-Funktionär und Erzieher
Fotograf Robert Bräutigam
Mitarbeiter Beratungsstelle für Flüchtlinge
Ausweiskontrolleur im Zug
Erwin Sawatzke
Renate Sawatzke
Nachbarin
Lavinia Kellermann
Katharina Kuhlke
Frau im Zug
Volkspolizist
Grenzsoldat
Kioskbesitzerin
