FILMS
German reunification | oral history | portrait
D 2009 | 85 min
FACE THE WALL
© 2009 Stefan Weinert
The five life stories told by former East German citizens incarcerated for attempting to flee the Republic in the GDR who are representing a group of around 72,000 ex-convicts are shocking to the core. The subjects speak with extraordinary openness of their struggles with the regime, of horrific prison conditions and interrogation methods. This sensitive documentary maintains a close proximity to its protagonists throughout, examining open wounds and bringing psychological damage to light that have made it impossible for them to live a normal fear-free lives ever since.
A remarkable cinematic contribution that shows five unique facets of a daily life consisting of torture, abominations and violations of human dignity without attempting to judge, provoke or explain.
Rather, the film documents and makes an important chapter in German history more palpable in the best possible sense.
„Takes up the story where the Oscar winning film 'The Lives of Others‘ leaves off.“ DIE ZEIT

Sales Germany, Switzerland & Austria: Salzgeber & Co. Medien GmbH
others: Stefan Weinert
MORE INFO
www.salzgeber.de
www.gesichtzurwand.de
www.facethewall.eu


Original titleGESICHT ZUR WAND
Subtitle
CAST AND CREW
CameraLars Lenski
DirectorStefan Weinert
EditorRuben S. Bürgam
ProducerStefan Weinert
ScreenplayStefan Weinert
 
Festivals: One World Prag | One World Romania | Giornate del Cinema Europeo | Kasseler Dokfest | One World Sofia | Doc Review | Der Film 4 | 11° Festival de cine aleman
Awards: FBW
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