Homesick for Rügen or Yesterday, I Was a Cook (1977)
Sometimes Hannelore wishes she were a Hans, because “when a woman has to deal with a lot of men, she has to summon up a lot of strength to be heard”. The mayor of the island of Ummanz off Rügen used to be a cook. Now she represents the government and demonstrates “socialist democracy in action”. Director Róza Berger-Fiedler weaves Madam Mayor’s encounters with her constituency and discussions about the office with all its responsibilities into a sensitive portrait of a dedicated person.
Director: Róza Berger-Fiedler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 35 min
Release Date: December 9, 1977
Country: East Germany
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Homesick for Rügen or Yesterday, I Was a Cook about?
- Sometimes Hannelore wishes she were a Hans, because “when a woman has to deal with a lot of men, she has to summon up a lot of strength to be heard”. The mayor of the island of Ummanz off Rügen used to be a cook. Now she represents the government and demonstrates “socialist democracy in action”. Director Róza Berger-Fiedler weaves Madam Mayor’s encounters with her constituency and discussions about the office with all its responsibilities into a sensitive portrait of a dedicated person.
- Who directed Homesick for Rügen or Yesterday, I Was a Cook?
- Homesick for Rügen or Yesterday, I Was a Cook was directed by Róza Berger-Fiedler.
- How long is Homesick for Rügen or Yesterday, I Was a Cook?
- Homesick for Rügen or Yesterday, I Was a Cook has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
- What genre is Homesick for Rügen or Yesterday, I Was a Cook?
- Homesick for Rügen or Yesterday, I Was a Cook is a Documentary film.
- Where was Homesick for Rügen or Yesterday, I Was a Cook produced?
- Homesick for Rügen or Yesterday, I Was a Cook was produced in East Germany.