Under the Protection of the State (1975)

Under the Protection of the State (1975) poster

The film was shot in an old, decrepit building where dozens of guest-workers' families live. The owner, a local influential politician, has avoided paying for the maintenance of the building under the legal standards by using his connections to proclaim the building a national cultural heritage. However, the rent he has been charging was as if the building were an object that offered standard comfort. The only German tenant takes the crew around and speaks of his battle against the landlord’s manipulation.

Director: Želimir Žilnik
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
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Screenplay

Production: Alligator Film (Munich)
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

germany, munich, germany, house, social commentary, landlord, tenant, bad landlord, landlord tenant relationship, west germany, monuments, cultural preservation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Under the Protection of the State about?
The film was shot in an old, decrepit building where dozens of guest-workers' families live. The owner, a local influential politician, has avoided paying for the maintenance of the building under the legal standards by using his connections to proclaim the building a national cultural heritage. However, the rent he has been charging was as if the building were an object that offered standard comfort. The only German tenant takes the crew around and speaks of his battle against the landlord’s manipulation.
Who directed Under the Protection of the State?
Under the Protection of the State was directed by Želimir Žilnik.
How long is Under the Protection of the State?
Under the Protection of the State has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is Under the Protection of the State?
Under the Protection of the State is a Documentary film.
Where was Under the Protection of the State produced?
Under the Protection of the State was produced in Germany.