wider horizons (2015)

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It's the summer of 1987, and the young Schuster family from the Leipzig district is heading on vacation. With their Trabant and trailer, they set off for a small private accommodation near the border of what was then West Germany. This autobiographical animated documentary follows the family on their journey, providing a glimpse into the curious details of a typical GDR vacation so close to the western border. Between the Volkspolizei, border patrols, shortages, and idyllic beach scenes in East Germany's vacation paradise, this animated docufilm swings back and forth. Personal memories and carefully documented facts merge into a travel diary brought to life through animation.

Director: Falk Schuster
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
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Screenplay

Music: Peter Piek
Production: Balance Film
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Falk Schuster
More Films in Genre: Animation, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is wider horizons about?
It's the summer of 1987, and the young Schuster family from the Leipzig district is heading on vacation. With their Trabant and trailer, they set off for a small private accommodation near the border of what was then West Germany. This autobiographical animated documentary follows the family on their journey, providing a glimpse into the curious details of a typical GDR vacation so close to the western border. Between the Volkspolizei, border patrols, shortages, and idyllic beach scenes in East Germany's vacation paradise, this animated docufilm swings back and forth. Personal memories and carefully documented facts merge into a travel diary brought to life through animation.
Who directed wider horizons?
wider horizons was directed by Falk Schuster.
How long is wider horizons?
wider horizons has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is wider horizons?
wider horizons is a Animation, Documentary film.