From the West (2016)
A film essay investigating the question of what “the West” means beyond the cardinal direction: a model of society inscribed itself in the Federal Republic of Germany’s postwar history and architecture. The narrator shifts among reflections on modern architecture and property relations, detailed scenes from childhood, and a passed-down memory of a “hemmed-in West Germany,” recalling the years of her parents’ membership in a 1970s communist splinter group.
Director: Juliane Henrich
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: April 19, 2016
Screenplay
Cinematography: Juliane Henrich
Editing: Juliane Henrich
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
capitalism, germany, architecture, essay film, west germany
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is From the West about?
- A film essay investigating the question of what “the West” means beyond the cardinal direction: a model of society inscribed itself in the Federal Republic of Germany’s postwar history and architecture. The narrator shifts among reflections on modern architecture and property relations, detailed scenes from childhood, and a passed-down memory of a “hemmed-in West Germany,” recalling the years of her parents’ membership in a 1970s communist splinter group.
- Who directed From the West?
- From the West was directed by Juliane Henrich.
- How long is From the West?
- From the West has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is From the West?
- From the West is a Documentary film.
- Where was From the West produced?
- From the West was produced in Germany.