THEME EXPLORATION

East vs West Berlin

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS

Escape from East Berlin

Escape from East Berlin
1962 · Robert Siodmak

Wings of Desire

Wings of Desire
1987 · Wim Wenders

I'm Working Through Everything... Word of Honor!

I'm Working Through Everything... Word of Honor!
1988 · Christian Petzold

Queen of the Desert

Queen of the Desert
2015 · Werner Herzog

Abidjan, port de pêche

Abidjan, port de pêche
1962 · Jean Rouch

Against Oblivion

Against Oblivion
1991 · Bertrand Tavernier

Akt
1961 · Jerzy Skolimowski

Destiny
1944 · Julien Duvivier

Emitaï
1973 · Ousmane Sembène

Jimmy Carter Man from Plains

Jimmy Carter Man from Plains
2007 · Jonathan Demme

Jack
1916 · Frank Borzage

Little Buddha
1993 · Bernardo Bertolucci

DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS

Wim Wenders West Germany

His films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'Der Himmel über Berlin' poignantly explore the division of Berlin and the longing across the Wall.

Rainer Werner Fassbinder West Germany

His works examine Cold War tensions and the psychological impact of Berlin's division on personal relationships and identity.