Hello, Berlin! (1987)
A short film which utilizes found promotional footage of socialist Berlin juxtaposed with footage of an aggressive first date. In the film, Werner used colour footage of an ethereal socialist Berlin as a form of sarcasm which meshes with the imperfect first date; the sarcasm deriving from Eastern Germany’s contentious and fraying relationship with socialism.
Director: Thomas Werner
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: January 1, 1987
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Thomas Werner
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hello, Berlin! about?
- A short film which utilizes found promotional footage of socialist Berlin juxtaposed with footage of an aggressive first date. In the film, Werner used colour footage of an ethereal socialist Berlin as a form of sarcasm which meshes with the imperfect first date; the sarcasm deriving from Eastern Germany’s contentious and fraying relationship with socialism.
- Who directed Hello, Berlin!?
- Hello, Berlin! was directed by Thomas Werner.
- How long is Hello, Berlin!?
- Hello, Berlin! has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- Where was Hello, Berlin! produced?
- Hello, Berlin! was produced in East Germany, Germany.