Alexanderplatz Unawares (1934)

Alexanderplatz Unawares (1934) poster

These fragments of a documentary film project by Peter Pewas about Berlin’s Alexanderplatz show the neon signs on the big department stores, but also children playing unsupervised amid the rubble of vacant lots, passers-by trudging hurriedly through the slush, and a torchlight procession of Nazi storm troopers – a heterogeneous social reality. The film was never completed because the director was arrested by the Gestapo and the footage seized.

Director: Peter Pewas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date:
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alexanderplatz Unawares about?
These fragments of a documentary film project by Peter Pewas about Berlin’s Alexanderplatz show the neon signs on the big department stores, but also children playing unsupervised amid the rubble of vacant lots, passers-by trudging hurriedly through the slush, and a torchlight procession of Nazi storm troopers – a heterogeneous social reality. The film was never completed because the director was arrested by the Gestapo and the footage seized.
Who directed Alexanderplatz Unawares?
Alexanderplatz Unawares was directed by Peter Pewas.
How long is Alexanderplatz Unawares?
Alexanderplatz Unawares has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
What genre is Alexanderplatz Unawares?
Alexanderplatz Unawares is a Documentary film.
Where was Alexanderplatz Unawares produced?
Alexanderplatz Unawares was produced in Germany.