Request (1974)
A construction site with foreign workforce – lunch break. A Greek man tries to write a request letter to the German authorities to allow his parents to stay in Germany because of the Greek-Turkish clashes on Cyprus. A German foreman helps him write the appeal. Upon saying that the reason for summoning his parents is that their lives are threatened by the Turks, other bricklayers join in and a row takes place. During the row the letter is torn, lunch break is over and the bricklayers go on laying bricks.
Director: Želimir Žilnik
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 1, 1974
Screenplay
Cinematography: Vlada Majić
Production: Vlada Majic Filmproduktion KG
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Želimir Žilnik
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Request about?
- A construction site with foreign workforce – lunch break. A Greek man tries to write a request letter to the German authorities to allow his parents to stay in Germany because of the Greek-Turkish clashes on Cyprus. A German foreman helps him write the appeal. Upon saying that the reason for summoning his parents is that their lives are threatened by the Turks, other bricklayers join in and a row takes place. During the row the letter is torn, lunch break is over and the bricklayers go on laying bricks.
- Who directed Request?
- Request was directed by Želimir Žilnik.
- How long is Request?
- Request has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Request?
- Request is a Documentary film.
- Where was Request produced?
- Request was produced in Germany.