Comrade Couture (2009)

This film undertakes a journey into the amazing parallel universe of East Berlin’s fashion designers and experts in the art of survival. For, in the midst of the constraints of life in the GDR, there existed a fantasy world where it was possible to dance to another tune, be individual and even provocative. The most important characteristic of this bohemian scene was one’s per- sonal style. But this certainly wasn’t something that could be bought off the peg in the GDR. In this parallel universe it was up to you to create your own individual image – with your own hands. This film tells the story of the desires, the passion and the dreams that were tried and tested, lived and performed in the shadow of the Berlin Wall.

Director: Marco Wilms
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Lars Barthel, István Imre
Editing: Robert Handrick, Dirk Seliger
Production: ORF, AVRO Television, Cobos Films B.V., LOOKSfilm, ZDF, ARTE
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

east berlin, fashion, east germany, individuality

More Films by Director: Marco Wilms
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Comrade Couture about?
This film undertakes a journey into the amazing parallel universe of East Berlin’s fashion designers and experts in the art of survival. For, in the midst of the constraints of life in the GDR, there existed a fantasy world where it was possible to dance to another tune, be individual and even provocative. The most important characteristic of this bohemian scene was one’s per- sonal style. But this certainly wasn’t something that could be bought off the peg in the GDR. In this parallel universe it was up to you to create your own individual image – with your own hands. This film tells the story of the desires, the passion and the dreams that were tried and tested, lived and performed in the shadow of the Berlin Wall.
Who directed Comrade Couture?
Comrade Couture was directed by Marco Wilms.
Who stars in Comrade Couture?
Comrade Couture stars Sabine von Oettingen, Frank - Jürgen Schäfer, Robert Paris.
How long is Comrade Couture?
Comrade Couture has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Comrade Couture?
Comrade Couture is a Documentary film.
Where was Comrade Couture produced?
Comrade Couture was produced in Germany.