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2022107 min0documentary

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Bettina

2022107 min0documentary

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Born in 1947, Bettina Wegner reflects on her life in East and West Berlin, using music to express her experiences in the German Democratic Republic.

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Born in 1947, Bettina Wegner reflects on her life in East and West Berlin, using music to express her experiences in the German Democratic Republic.

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Lutz Pehnertdirector

Lutz Pehnertwriter

Bettina Wegner

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Thomas Lützcast

Susann Schimk

Susann Schimkcast

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Bettina Wegner grew up in East Berlin and later moved to West Berlin. Born in 1947, she became a singer-songwriter known for her music that reflects her experiences in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). Wegner shares her personal story of resistance during the Cold War, using humor and honesty to discuss identity and artistic expression. Directed by Lutz Pehnert, the documentary runs for 107 minutes and captures the cultural atmosphere of a divided Berlin.

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