The Block (2007)

THE BLOCK introduces us to four sad figures living in a run-down East German prefab building: Hans-Joachim dreams of his great love. Silvio shoots out the lamps in former Soviet barracks. Olga wants to return to bombed-out Grozny; being alone is worse than war. Natalya cleanses her body with nettles and snow. The camera captures them in their cramped one-room apartments in extreme close-up, showing the pores of their skin and dandruff. Even in delicate moments, it does not keep its distance. In this way, we closely experience their precarious situation on the margins of society.

Director: Chris Wright, Stefan Kolbe
Runtime: 75 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Chris Wright
Cinematography: Stefan Kolbe
Editing: Chris Wright
Production: ma.ja.de. FilmProduktions, 3sat, ARTE France Cinéma, ZDF
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Chris Wright, Stefan Kolbe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Block about?
THE BLOCK introduces us to four sad figures living in a run-down East German prefab building: Hans-Joachim dreams of his great love. Silvio shoots out the lamps in former Soviet barracks. Olga wants to return to bombed-out Grozny; being alone is worse than war. Natalya cleanses her body with nettles and snow. The camera captures them in their cramped one-room apartments in extreme close-up, showing the pores of their skin and dandruff. Even in delicate moments, it does not keep its distance. In this way, we closely experience their precarious situation on the margins of society.
Who directed The Block?
The Block was directed by Chris Wright, Stefan Kolbe.
Who stars in The Block?
The Block stars Olga Anaeva, Silvio Pforte, Natalya Tscherkaskaya, Hans-Joachim Werner.
How long is The Block?
The Block has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
Where was The Block produced?
The Block was produced in Germany.