Zonenmädchen (2013)

In her documentary, director Sabine Michel revisits her own experiences during the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and Germany's subsequent reunification, as well as those of her four friends Claudi, Vera, Claudia and Veruscha. The five women were about 18 years old at that time, and belonged to the last school class in Dresden to graduate in the German Democratic Republic. The country and society school had prepared them for suddenly ceased to exist, thus they had to completely start anew. More than twenty years later, the five women travel to Paris together. During the train ride, they talk about their former dreams and aspirations, and how different their lives turned out to be.

Director: Sabine Michel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Production: MDR, ARTE, It Works!
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zonenmädchen about?
In her documentary, director Sabine Michel revisits her own experiences during the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and Germany's subsequent reunification, as well as those of her four friends Claudi, Vera, Claudia and Veruscha. The five women were about 18 years old at that time, and belonged to the last school class in Dresden to graduate in the German Democratic Republic. The country and society school had prepared them for suddenly ceased to exist, thus they had to completely start anew. More than twenty years later, the five women travel to Paris together. During the train ride, they talk about their former dreams and aspirations, and how different their lives turned out to be.
Who directed Zonenmädchen?
Zonenmädchen was directed by Sabine Michel.
Who stars in Zonenmädchen?
Zonenmädchen stars Winnie Böwe.
How long is Zonenmädchen?
Zonenmädchen has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Zonenmädchen?
Zonenmädchen is a Documentary film.
Where was Zonenmädchen produced?
Zonenmädchen was produced in Germany.