An die Grenze (2007)
19-year-old NVA soldier, Alex Karow, is sent to the West German-East German border in May 1974, shortly after Willy Brandt's resignation and during the World Cup. The army is dominated by brutal rituals, tolerated or used by the officers. Alex understands that the ideals of balance, democracy and human dignity are propaganda. The question of what happens when the other appears in the sights of the Kalashnikov occupies the soldiers day and night, interrupted almost exclusively by the games of the World Cup with the historic encounter between the GDR and the FRG. Alex draws strength from his love for Christine, a confident tractor driver who lives in the neighbouring village. Christine encourages him not to do what his father expects, but to follow his dream of becoming a photographer. But when her brother sends Alex's photo from the border fortifications to the West, everything gets out of control...
Cast
- Jacob Matschenz - Alexander Karow
- Bernadette Heerwagen - Christine
- Max Riemelt - Gefreiter Kerner
- Florian Panzner - Gefreiter Gappa
- Corinna Harfouch - Frau Dobbs
- Jürgen Heinrich - Hauptmann Dobbs
- Dirk Borchardt - Hauptfeldwebel Kramm
- Frederick Lau - Knut
- Adrian Topol - Stalin
- Jutta Hoffmann - Großmutter
Screenplay
- Stefan Kolditz (Screenplay)
Keywords
german democratic republic, nva
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An die Grenze about?
- 19-year-old NVA soldier, Alex Karow, is sent to the West German-East German border in May 1974, shortly after Willy Brandt's resignation and during the World Cup. The army is dominated by brutal rituals, tolerated or used by the officers. Alex understands that the ideals of balance, democracy and human dignity are propaganda. The question of what happens when the other appears in the sights of the Kalashnikov occupies the soldiers day and night, interrupted almost exclusively by the games of the World Cup with the historic encounter between the GDR and the FRG. Alex draws strength from his love for Christine, a confident tractor driver who lives in the neighbouring village. Christine encourages him not to do what his father expects, but to follow his dream of becoming a photographer. But when her brother sends Alex's photo from the border fortifications to the West, everything gets out of control...
- Who directed An die Grenze?
- An die Grenze was directed by Urs Egger.
- Who stars in An die Grenze?
- An die Grenze stars Jacob Matschenz, Bernadette Heerwagen, Max Riemelt, Florian Panzner, Corinna Harfouch, Jürgen Heinrich.
- How long is An die Grenze?
- An die Grenze has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is An die Grenze?
- An die Grenze is a Drama, History film.
- Where was An die Grenze produced?
- An die Grenze was produced in Germany.