THEME EXPLORATION

east-west german division

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Deutschland im Herbst
Deutschland im Herbst
1978 · Alexander Kluge
Kanał
Kanał
1956 · Richard Groschopp
Divided Heaven
Divided Heaven
1964 · Konrad Wolf
Annual Award, German Democratic Republic Filmmakers Award
Annual Award, German Democratic Republic Filmmakers Award
1990 · Zhang Yimou
Kings of the Road
Kings of the Road
1976 · Wim Wenders
My Little Pony: A New Generation
My Little Pony: A New Generation
2022 · José Luis Ucha
Escape from East Berlin
Escape from East Berlin
1962 · Robert Siodmak
Get Out
Get Out
2017 · Jordan Peele
Clash
Clash
2016 · Mohamed Diab
Corn Island
Corn Island
2014 · Giorgi Ovashvili
Against Oblivion
Against Oblivion
1991 · Bertrand Tavernier
Abidjan, port de pêche
Abidjan, port de pêche
1962 · Jean Rouch
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Wim Wenders West Germany

His films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'The Sky Over Berlin' directly explore the psychological and emotional impact of the Berlin Wall and division on ordinary people.

 Rainer Werner Fassbinder West Germany

His work critically examines post-war German identity and the tensions between East and West through politically charged narratives and social commentary.