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202486 minGdocumentary

Krieg oder Frieden

202486 minGdocumentary

Decades of military use at Wünsdorf in Brandenburg transitioned from the Prussians to the Wehrmacht and finally the Red Army before a push for sustainable development.

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Decades of military use at Wünsdorf in Brandenburg transitioned from the Prussians to the Wehrmacht and finally the Red Army before a push for sustainable development.

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Elfi Mikesch

Elfi Mikeschdirector

Elfi Mikesch

Elfi Mikeschwriter

Ekhard Hahncast

Eva Mattes

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Ekhart Hahn stands at the former military base in Wünsdorf, Brandenburg, a site with a history that spans from the Prussians to the Red Army. In Elfi Mikesch's documentary, Hahn collaborates with artists to envision a sustainable future for the area. Their efforts focus on transforming the site into a space dedicated to peace. The film questions whether a catharsis is achievable after decades of military use and conflict.

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