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202064 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Historical Events

Checkpoint Berlin

202064 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A film director returns to Berlin for a screening, reflecting on the Berlin Wall's impact, which divided the city from 1961 to 1989.

Historical Events

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Fabrizio Ferraro

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A film director returns to Berlin for a screening, reflecting on the Berlin Wall's impact, which divided the city from 1961 to 1989.

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Fabrizio Ferraro

Fabrizio Ferrarodirector

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An elderly film director returns to Berlin for a screening of his latest work. He walks along the remnants of the Berlin Wall, which divided the city from 1961 to 1989. His reflections intertwine personal memories with Berlin's historical significance. The film captures the city's transformation and the ongoing process of reconciliation since reunification. Directed by Fabrizio Ferraro, "Checkpoint Berlin" runs for 64 minutes and features German, English, and Italian dialogue.

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