Die Mauer – Berlin '61 (2006)
August 1961: To earn a bit of West German money, East Berlin "plaselayer" Hans Kuhlke smuggles scrap metal to his friend Erwin Sawatzke in West Berlin. One evening, he and his wife are invited to the Sawatzkes' house. Meanwhile, their son Paul stays with a friend in East Berlin. On this summer night, the political situation in Berlin comes to a dramatic head: the borders are closed and the construction of the Wall is initiated. The disappearance of his parents leaves 14-year-old pioneer Paul torn between family ties and loyalty to the party. At the last second, he sees through his role in the system and is taken in by his piano teacher. Together they plan their escape to the West - but it turns into a race against time.
Director: Hartmut Schoen
Genre: Drama, History
Release Date: September 29, 2006
Cast
- Iris Berben - Lavinia Kellermann
- Johanna Gastdorf - Renate Sawatzke
- Heino Ferch - Hans Kuhlke
- Inka Friedrich - Katharina Kuhlke
- Sybille J. Schedwill - Frau im Zug
- Axel Prahl - Erwin Sawatzke
- Frederick Lau - Paul Kuhlke
- Wilfried Hochholdinger - FDJ-Funktionär und Erzieher
- Marie Gruber - Nachbarin
- Ralf Dittrich
Screenplay
Music: Matthias Frey
Editing: Vessela Martschewski
Production: teamWorx, UFA Fernsehproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Hartmut Schoen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die Mauer – Berlin '61 about?
- August 1961: To earn a bit of West German money, East Berlin "plaselayer" Hans Kuhlke smuggles scrap metal to his friend Erwin Sawatzke in West Berlin. One evening, he and his wife are invited to the Sawatzkes' house. Meanwhile, their son Paul stays with a friend in East Berlin. On this summer night, the political situation in Berlin comes to a dramatic head: the borders are closed and the construction of the Wall is initiated. The disappearance of his parents leaves 14-year-old pioneer Paul torn between family ties and loyalty to the party. At the last second, he sees through his role in the system and is taken in by his piano teacher. Together they plan their escape to the West - but it turns into a race against time.
- Who directed Die Mauer – Berlin '61?
- Die Mauer – Berlin '61 was directed by Hartmut Schoen.
- Who stars in Die Mauer – Berlin '61?
- Die Mauer – Berlin '61 stars Iris Berben, Johanna Gastdorf, Heino Ferch, Inka Friedrich, Sybille J. Schedwill, Axel Prahl.
- What genre is Die Mauer – Berlin '61?
- Die Mauer – Berlin '61 is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Die Mauer – Berlin '61 produced?
- Die Mauer – Berlin '61 was produced in Germany.