Die Türhüter (1988)
A patient tracking shot and an unforgettable aerial view of the Berlin Wall establish both the visual and literal rhetoric of this wellorchestrated documentary. Compelling black and white portraits punctuate the interviews with established Turkish Germans and newcomers. They live in the shadow of the wall and speak of ist uncanny coldness. The stoic voiceover spoken by Norbert Langer recites Frank Kafka’s text “Before the Law,” a story about a man who stands at a door and refuses entry to one particular person. […] (Karina Griffith)
Director: Sema Poyraz
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Production: Sender Freies Berlin
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Türkçe
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die Türhüter about?
- A patient tracking shot and an unforgettable aerial view of the Berlin Wall establish both the visual and literal rhetoric of this wellorchestrated documentary. Compelling black and white portraits punctuate the interviews with established Turkish Germans and newcomers. They live in the shadow of the wall and speak of ist uncanny coldness. The stoic voiceover spoken by Norbert Langer recites Frank Kafka’s text “Before the Law,” a story about a man who stands at a door and refuses entry to one particular person. […] (Karina Griffith)
- Who directed Die Türhüter?
- Die Türhüter was directed by Sema Poyraz.
- How long is Die Türhüter?
- Die Türhüter has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- Where was Die Türhüter produced?
- Die Türhüter was produced in Germany.