Request (1974)

Request (1974) poster

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:

Screenplay

Cinematography: Vlada Majić
Production: Vlada Majic Filmproduktion KG
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Želimir Žilnik
More Films in Genre: Documentary

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.