Five young men armed with guns left Czechoslovakia in 1953, aiming to reach West Berlin amid rising tensions of the Cold War.
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Five young men armed with guns left Czechoslovakia in 1953, aiming to reach West Berlin amid rising tensions of the Cold War.
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Synopsis
In 1953, five young men from Czechoslovakia armed themselves and set out for West Berlin. The Mašín brothers, driven by anti-communism, aimed to join the fight against the East. Over the next 30 days, they faced numerous challenges while their loved ones faced consequences back home. The film features accounts from the last witnesses of this significant Cold War escape.
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Why Watch
- Follow the Mašín brothers' daring escape to West Berlin.
- See firsthand accounts from the last witnesses of 1953.
- Find out about the impact on families left behind.
Did You Know
- The Mašín brothers attempted their escape in 1953.
- The group consisted of five young men.
- The documentary features accounts from the last witnesses of the events.
- The film has a duration of 98 minutes.
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Who were the Mašín brothers?
The Mašín brothers were a group of five young men from Czechoslovakia who attempted to escape to West Berlin in 1953.
What year did the Mašín brothers attempt to escape?
The Mašín brothers attempted to escape in the year 1953.
How long did the Mašín brothers' journey to West Berlin take?
Their journey to West Berlin took 30 days.
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