The Ascending Path (1950)

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The economic and cultural improvements of the Soviet Occupied Sector are documented with scenes from the years 1945 to 1950. The film deals with the land reform, the founding of the Socialist Unity Party, the expropriation of war criminals, the founding of the GDR and the first Five Year Plan in July 1950. Special attention is dedicated to the setup of the steel industry. All this is shown in contrast to the new Federal Republic of Germany, where unemployment, slums and the West Berlin airlift prevail. The Cold War of those years is reflected in the film as well as a part of the development of post-war Germany.

Director: Andrew Thorndike, Karl Gass
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Werner Bergmann, Walter Fehdmer
Editing: Bruno Kleberg
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

post world war ii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ascending Path about?
The economic and cultural improvements of the Soviet Occupied Sector are documented with scenes from the years 1945 to 1950. The film deals with the land reform, the founding of the Socialist Unity Party, the expropriation of war criminals, the founding of the GDR and the first Five Year Plan in July 1950. Special attention is dedicated to the setup of the steel industry. All this is shown in contrast to the new Federal Republic of Germany, where unemployment, slums and the West Berlin airlift prevail. The Cold War of those years is reflected in the film as well as a part of the development of post-war Germany.
Who directed The Ascending Path?
The Ascending Path was directed by Andrew Thorndike, Karl Gass.
Who stars in The Ascending Path?
The Ascending Path stars Harry Hindemith.
How long is The Ascending Path?
The Ascending Path has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is The Ascending Path?
The Ascending Path is a Documentary film.
Where was The Ascending Path produced?
The Ascending Path was produced in East Germany.