Films by Hans-Dieter Grabe

Germany 2008
by Hans-Dieter Grabe

The first story shows hard-working women at a time when 5 Potatoes - its title - could represent a great gift. Red Beets secretly obtained by a 10 year old girl for her two little brothers who are ill; she knows the severe punishment awaiting her if she gets caught. The documentary filmmaker was eight when his parents´ house burnt to the ground but he still remembers his joy when he was given Yeast Dumplings a few hours later and how wonderful they tasted. 'Bread, a little piece of bread - for y