The Hour Oak (2006)
There’s an oak tree that was familiar to everyone who used to drive along the highway just south of Berlin. Until 2004, it stood between the small suburban town of Ludwigsfelde and the intersection at Nuthetal. In the times of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), it took one hour to drive – in one of the famous East German “Trabant” cars – from the position of the tree to the East Berlin city center, which is why it was called the One-Hour Oak Tree. When the famous oak so steeped in history was cut down, the idea emerged to turn it into a sculpture.
Director: Gerd Kroske
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 1, 2006
Screenplay
Editing: Karin Schöning
Production: Realistfilm
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Polski
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Gerd Kroske
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hour Oak about?
- There’s an oak tree that was familiar to everyone who used to drive along the highway just south of Berlin. Until 2004, it stood between the small suburban town of Ludwigsfelde and the intersection at Nuthetal. In the times of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), it took one hour to drive – in one of the famous East German “Trabant” cars – from the position of the tree to the East Berlin city center, which is why it was called the One-Hour Oak Tree. When the famous oak so steeped in history was cut down, the idea emerged to turn it into a sculpture.
- Who directed The Hour Oak?
- The Hour Oak was directed by Gerd Kroske.
- How long is The Hour Oak?
- The Hour Oak has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Hour Oak?
- The Hour Oak is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Hour Oak produced?
- The Hour Oak was produced in Germany.