Behind Windows (1984)

It’s only after the separation from her husband that another man tells her how valuable she is: the Chladek family, she’s a teacher, he’s a student. The first few years were nothing but quarrels: the Surau family, he’s a plumber, she’s a postal worker. Should she really intend to get further education at evening school, he won’t accept this: the Lehmann family, he’s a locksmith, she’s a lecturer. Three thirtysomething couples live in the Potsdam high-rise behind whose windows Petra Tschörtner looked for her graduation film. Long interviews that pierce the surface at once, equally revealing and oppressive. Promptly awarded a prize at the West German Short Film Festival in Oberhausen.

Director: Petra Tschörtner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 43 min
Release Date:
Production: Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen der DDR
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Petra Tschörtner
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Behind Windows about?
It’s only after the separation from her husband that another man tells her how valuable she is: the Chladek family, she’s a teacher, he’s a student. The first few years were nothing but quarrels: the Surau family, he’s a plumber, she’s a postal worker. Should she really intend to get further education at evening school, he won’t accept this: the Lehmann family, he’s a locksmith, she’s a lecturer. Three thirtysomething couples live in the Potsdam high-rise behind whose windows Petra Tschörtner looked for her graduation film. Long interviews that pierce the surface at once, equally revealing and oppressive. Promptly awarded a prize at the West German Short Film Festival in Oberhausen.
Who directed Behind Windows?
Behind Windows was directed by Petra Tschörtner.
How long is Behind Windows?
Behind Windows has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
What genre is Behind Windows?
Behind Windows is a Documentary film.
Where was Behind Windows produced?
Behind Windows was produced in East Germany.