On a Platform (1957)
The short documentary was shot at Ostkreuz station in Berlin-Friedrichshain and captures a snapshot of proletarian Berlin in 1957: it is early evening on a weekday. Workers drink a beer on their way home, look after the women or chat with colleagues. Two boys hang around the kiosk and steal deposit bottles unnoticed.
Director: Kurt Tetzlaff
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: December 1, 1957
Production: Deutsche Hochschule für Filmkunst
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On a Platform about?
- The short documentary was shot at Ostkreuz station in Berlin-Friedrichshain and captures a snapshot of proletarian Berlin in 1957: it is early evening on a weekday. Workers drink a beer on their way home, look after the women or chat with colleagues. Two boys hang around the kiosk and steal deposit bottles unnoticed.
- Who directed On a Platform?
- On a Platform was directed by Kurt Tetzlaff.
- How long is On a Platform?
- On a Platform has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is On a Platform?
- On a Platform is a Documentary film.
- Where was On a Platform produced?
- On a Platform was produced in East Germany, Germany.