Sag mir, wo die Schönen sind (2008)

In May 1989, just a few months before the fall of the Berlin Wall, the first "Miss Leipzig" contest was held in Leipzig, a competition that required not only beauty but also knowledge of the city and its history. Leipzig photographer Gerhard Gäbler won 20 of the candidates for a double portrait that showed them at work and in their private lives. 18 years later, the filmmaker and the photographer sought out the now 40-year-olds and asked them about their motivation at the time. The film documents resolute, ambitious, intelligent and self-confident women who are representative of a generation that was often able to make more of the opportunities offered by the "turnaround" than those ten or twelve years older.

Director: Gunther Scholz
Genre: Documentary
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Robert Papst, Hugo Siegmeth
Editing: Gabriele Eglau
Production: Gunther Scholz Filmproduktion, Speculum Medienproduktion, WDR, MDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

photographer, beautiful woman, model

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sag mir, wo die Schönen sind about?
In May 1989, just a few months before the fall of the Berlin Wall, the first "Miss Leipzig" contest was held in Leipzig, a competition that required not only beauty but also knowledge of the city and its history. Leipzig photographer Gerhard Gäbler won 20 of the candidates for a double portrait that showed them at work and in their private lives. 18 years later, the filmmaker and the photographer sought out the now 40-year-olds and asked them about their motivation at the time. The film documents resolute, ambitious, intelligent and self-confident women who are representative of a generation that was often able to make more of the opportunities offered by the "turnaround" than those ten or twelve years older.
Who directed Sag mir, wo die Schönen sind?
Sag mir, wo die Schönen sind was directed by Gunther Scholz.
Who stars in Sag mir, wo die Schönen sind?
Sag mir, wo die Schönen sind stars Gerhard Gabler.
What genre is Sag mir, wo die Schönen sind?
Sag mir, wo die Schönen sind is a Documentary film.
Where was Sag mir, wo die Schönen sind produced?
Sag mir, wo die Schönen sind was produced in Germany.