Sweeping (1990)
Leipzig is in a period of change. The uproar of Autumn ’89 is followed by a hectic electoral campaign in Spring ’90. Nightly conversations with street sweepers are dominated by hopelessness and broken self-confidence, but one can also recognise a keen sense for the change in social climate following the political unification in the GDR. Despite their lack of illusions, they have an acute view of their surroundings, and for these street sweepers only one certainty prevails: there will always be dirt.
Director: Gerd Kroske
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: November 4, 1990
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sebastian Richter
Editing: Angelika Arnold
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sweeping about?
- Leipzig is in a period of change. The uproar of Autumn ’89 is followed by a hectic electoral campaign in Spring ’90. Nightly conversations with street sweepers are dominated by hopelessness and broken self-confidence, but one can also recognise a keen sense for the change in social climate following the political unification in the GDR. Despite their lack of illusions, they have an acute view of their surroundings, and for these street sweepers only one certainty prevails: there will always be dirt.
- Who directed Sweeping?
- Sweeping was directed by Gerd Kroske.
- How long is Sweeping?
- Sweeping has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is Sweeping?
- Sweeping is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sweeping produced?
- Sweeping was produced in Germany.