Die Sekretäre (1999)

The film talks about the rise and fall of the two most influential protagonists in GDR-politics. In succession, over long stretches even together, Ulbricht and Honecker determined the course of the GDR, of course without ever getting out of being a satellite state to the big brother in Moscow. The film looks for the caesura and crucial points in the power game between Ulbricht and Honecker.

Director: Christian Klemke, Jan Lorenzen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Manfred Köhler
Editing: Angela Wendt
Production: Pro Vobis - Gesellschaft für Film und Fernsehen, MDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

eastern germany, political documentary, german history

More Films by Director: Christian Klemke, Jan Lorenzen
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die Sekretäre about?
The film talks about the rise and fall of the two most influential protagonists in GDR-politics. In succession, over long stretches even together, Ulbricht and Honecker determined the course of the GDR, of course without ever getting out of being a satellite state to the big brother in Moscow. The film looks for the caesura and crucial points in the power game between Ulbricht and Honecker.
Who directed Die Sekretäre?
Die Sekretäre was directed by Christian Klemke, Jan Lorenzen.
Who stars in Die Sekretäre?
Die Sekretäre stars Walter Ulbricht, Erich Honecker, Wolfgang Leonhard, Fritz Schenk, Alexander Bogomolow, Gerhard Schürer.
How long is Die Sekretäre?
Die Sekretäre has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Die Sekretäre?
Die Sekretäre is a Documentary film.
Where was Die Sekretäre produced?
Die Sekretäre was produced in Germany.