Ballad of the Matches (1953)
The people, among them an astonishing number of workers, react with visible anger to the sudden lack of matches – and threaten to go to the barricades. The problem is solved, of course. But does it mean the population’s anger is placated? Puppet animation director Johannes Hempel created this satire based on a draft by Wolfgang Kohlhaase – at the same time as the uprising of 17 June 1953.
Director: Johannes Hempel
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: December 2, 1953
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ballad of the Matches about?
- The people, among them an astonishing number of workers, react with visible anger to the sudden lack of matches – and threaten to go to the barricades. The problem is solved, of course. But does it mean the population’s anger is placated? Puppet animation director Johannes Hempel created this satire based on a draft by Wolfgang Kohlhaase – at the same time as the uprising of 17 June 1953.
- Who directed Ballad of the Matches?
- Ballad of the Matches was directed by Johannes Hempel.
- How long is Ballad of the Matches?
- Ballad of the Matches has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Ballad of the Matches?
- Ballad of the Matches is a Animation film.
- Where was Ballad of the Matches produced?
- Ballad of the Matches was produced in Germany.