Freitag, der 13. (1989)

24 hours at the Berlin traffic accident standby service. The frequency of accidents on the streets of the capital of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) becomes apparent, including inappropriate and increased speed, pedestrian errors, failure to give way and driving under the influence of alcohol. Major Busse, the head of the Berlin Traffic Accident Investigation Unit, raises the question of whether the GDR has developed its own kind of driving. The camera provides interesting insights into the carelessness and aggressiveness of road users, which can lead to serious injuries and deaths

Director: Gunther Scholz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Frieder Wissmann
Cinematography: Jochen Denzler, Claus Neumann
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

berlin, germany, traffic report, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freitag, der 13. about?
24 hours at the Berlin traffic accident standby service. The frequency of accidents on the streets of the capital of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) becomes apparent, including inappropriate and increased speed, pedestrian errors, failure to give way and driving under the influence of alcohol. Major Busse, the head of the Berlin Traffic Accident Investigation Unit, raises the question of whether the GDR has developed its own kind of driving. The camera provides interesting insights into the carelessness and aggressiveness of road users, which can lead to serious injuries and deaths
Who directed Freitag, der 13.?
Freitag, der 13. was directed by Gunther Scholz.
How long is Freitag, der 13.?
Freitag, der 13. has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Freitag, der 13.?
Freitag, der 13. is a Documentary film.
Where was Freitag, der 13. produced?
Freitag, der 13. was produced in East Germany.