Seventeen minutes of silent black-and-white footage captures the atmosphere of West-Berlin just one year before the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Synopsis
Seventeen minutes of silent black-and-white footage captures the atmosphere of West-Berlin just one year before the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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Synopsis
Checkpoint Charlie marks the border between East and West Berlin in 1988. The silent black-and-white film captures scenes of daily life in West Berlin. Streets and buildings appear alongside interactions among residents. The film presents various locations, echoing the mood of a city divided. It runs for 17 minutes. Directed by Joachim Polzer, it offers a portrait of West Berlin just one year before the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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Why Watch
- See Checkpoint Charlie in operation.
- Meet the people of West-Berlin in 1988.
- Find out what life was like before the Wall fell.
Did You Know
- The film was released in 1988, just one year before the Berlin Wall fell.
- It has a duration of 17 minutes.
- The documentary is shot entirely in black and white.
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Who directed the documentary Half City West-Berlin?
Joachim Polzer directed the documentary Half City West-Berlin.
What year was Half City West-Berlin released?
Half City West-Berlin was released in 1988.
What is the duration of the documentary Half City West-Berlin?
The duration of Half City West-Berlin is 17 minutes.
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