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198696 min16documentary

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World War I Aging

Miscellaneous News

198696 min16documentary

3.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

A series of vignettes reflect the emotional responses of Germans to the aftermath of World War II, focusing on minorities and the elderly.

World War I Aging

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Alexander Kluge

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A series of vignettes reflect the emotional responses of Germans to the aftermath of World War II, focusing on minorities and the elderly.

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Alexander Kluge

Alexander Klugedirector

Alexander Kluge

Alexander Klugewriter

Marita Breuer

Marita Breuercast

Claudia Bucklercast

Rosel Zech

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A meeting between former West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt and East German leader Erich Honecker unfolds against the backdrop of post-World War II Germany. Through a series of vignettes inspired by newspaper headlines, the film depicts the emotional responses of Germans grappling with their history. It addresses the challenges faced by minorities and the elderly during this period. The interconnected stories reflect the political tensions and societal complexities of the time.

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