Something to Do with the Wall (1991)

In 1986, Ross McElwee (Sherman's March) and Marilyn Levine were making a film about the 25th anniversary of the Berlin Wall, when the imposing structure was still very much intact as the world’s most visible symbol of hardline Communism and Cold War lore. They thought they were making a documentary on the community of tourists, soldiers, and West Berliners who lived in the seemingly eternal presence of the graffiti emblazoned eyesore. But in 1989, as the original film neared completion, the Wall came down, and McElwee and Levine returned to Berlin, this time to capture the radically different atmosphere of the reunified city.

Director: Ross McElwee, Marilyn Levine
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Ross McElwee
Production: First Run Features
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: en

Themes

Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky

Keywords

berlin wall, freedom, cold war, east berlin, west berlin, post war germany, east germany, childhood, totalitarianism, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Something to Do with the Wall about?
In 1986, Ross McElwee (Sherman's March) and Marilyn Levine were making a film about the 25th anniversary of the Berlin Wall, when the imposing structure was still very much intact as the world’s most visible symbol of hardline Communism and Cold War lore. They thought they were making a documentary on the community of tourists, soldiers, and West Berliners who lived in the seemingly eternal presence of the graffiti emblazoned eyesore. But in 1989, as the original film neared completion, the Wall came down, and McElwee and Levine returned to Berlin, this time to capture the radically different atmosphere of the reunified city.
Who directed Something to Do with the Wall?
Something to Do with the Wall was directed by Ross McElwee, Marilyn Levine.
Who stars in Something to Do with the Wall?
Something to Do with the Wall stars Ross McElwee, Marilyn Levine.
How long is Something to Do with the Wall?
Something to Do with the Wall has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Something to Do with the Wall?
Something to Do with the Wall is a Documentary film.
Where was Something to Do with the Wall produced?
Something to Do with the Wall was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Something to Do with the Wall?
The themes of Something to Do with the Wall include: Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky.