Geschichte einer Straße (1954)

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Deocumentary reports on the old Frankfurter Allee, renamed "Stalinallee" in a festive ceremony on December 21, 1949 to mark the 70th anniversary of Stalin's birth. The moving history of the street and the people who lived there from the 16th century to the unification of the KPD and SPD to form the SED in 1946 are shown. In November 1951, the Central Committee of the SED proposed a national reconstruction program for Berlin, which included above all the expansion of Stalinallee with new housing complexes based on the Russian model for the working class. More than 45,000 volunteers came forward to help with the demolition after their daily work in order to drive the construction forward. After a record construction period, the first residents were able to move into their comparatively luxurious apartments on Stalinallee on January 7, 1953. The comments chosen reflect the zeitgeist of the Cold War, with criticism of West Berlin's politics and way of life being voiced above all.

Director: Walter Marten, Bruno Kleberg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
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Screenplay

Music: Ottmar Gerster
Editing: Traute Wischnewski
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Walter Marten, Bruno Kleberg
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Geschichte einer Straße about?
Deocumentary reports on the old Frankfurter Allee, renamed "Stalinallee" in a festive ceremony on December 21, 1949 to mark the 70th anniversary of Stalin's birth. The moving history of the street and the people who lived there from the 16th century to the unification of the KPD and SPD to form the SED in 1946 are shown. In November 1951, the Central Committee of the SED proposed a national reconstruction program for Berlin, which included above all the expansion of Stalinallee with new housing complexes based on the Russian model for the working class. More than 45,000 volunteers came forward to help with the demolition after their daily work in order to drive the construction forward. After a record construction period, the first residents were able to move into their comparatively luxurious apartments on Stalinallee on January 7, 1953. The comments chosen reflect the zeitgeist of the Cold War, with criticism of West Berlin's politics and way of life being voiced above all.
Who directed Geschichte einer Straße?
Geschichte einer Straße was directed by Walter Marten, Bruno Kleberg.
How long is Geschichte einer Straße?
Geschichte einer Straße has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Geschichte einer Straße?
Geschichte einer Straße is a Documentary film.
Where was Geschichte einer Straße produced?
Geschichte einer Straße was produced in East Germany, Germany.