Brothers and Sisters (1963)

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A few days after the GDR built the Berlin Wall, West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer commented that this was "an infamous and brutal act against our brothers and sisters in the Zone." Director Walter Heynowski digs into this ubiquitous West German expression, using footage from West German newsreels and TV programs, and compares the life of "brothers and sisters" in East and West Germany. In this propagandistic documentary, the director juxtaposes images of class hierarchy and conflict in the West, with images of a flourishing East.

Director: Walter Heynowski
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jean Kurt Forest
Cinematography: Horst Donth, Gerhard Münch
Editing: Inge Dochow, Barbara Lehmann
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: East Germany
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Walter Heynowski
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brothers and Sisters about?
A few days after the GDR built the Berlin Wall, West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer commented that this was "an infamous and brutal act against our brothers and sisters in the Zone." Director Walter Heynowski digs into this ubiquitous West German expression, using footage from West German newsreels and TV programs, and compares the life of "brothers and sisters" in East and West Germany. In this propagandistic documentary, the director juxtaposes images of class hierarchy and conflict in the West, with images of a flourishing East.
Who directed Brothers and Sisters?
Brothers and Sisters was directed by Walter Heynowski.
Who stars in Brothers and Sisters?
Brothers and Sisters stars Herwart Grosse, Gisela May.
How long is Brothers and Sisters?
Brothers and Sisters has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
What genre is Brothers and Sisters?
Brothers and Sisters is a Documentary film.
Where was Brothers and Sisters produced?
Brothers and Sisters was produced in East Germany.