Plot Summary

Started in the summer of 1961, even before the Wall was built, the film becomes an explanation after this historical event as to why things can no longer go on as they were before. Unmistakably, as in almost all of Karl Gass' films, the passion with which he treats his subject is unmistakable. If you want to get to know the zeitgeist of the historically significant year 1961, which on both sides knew more the Cold War vocabulary than factual arguments, you can see the Eastern variant in this propaganda film.

Movie Details

Original Title
Schaut auf diese Stadt
Status
released
Original Language
de

Where to watch free (US)

Kanopy

Production Companies

DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme logoDEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme