Films by Peter Veismann

Germany 2021, 59 min
by Stefan Weinert

The film tells the fate of two women who are affected by forced adoptions in the GDR. One as a child at the time, the other as a former young mother. Despite different biographies and experiences, both are united by the search for recognition and rehabilitation of the injustice committed against them.With: Susanne (Sanny) Knabe, Viola Greiner-Willibald, Katrin Behr, Dr. Marie-Luise Warnecke, Dr. Stefan Trobisch-Lütge, Marian Wendt

Germany 2009, 85 min
by 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 ZEITSales Germany, Switzerland & Austria: Salzgeber & Co. Medien GmbHothers: Stefan Weinert