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2026100 minGdocumentary

Scherbenland

2026100 minGdocumentary

Kreuzberg, a vibrant Berlin district, reflects on the influence of the 1970s rock band Ton Steine Scherben and their impact on contemporary music.

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Kreuzberg, a vibrant Berlin district, reflects on the influence of the 1970s rock band Ton Steine Scherben and their impact on contemporary music.

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Lutz Pehnertdirector

Rio Reiser

Maike Rosa Vogelcast

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Spanning 50 years, the documentary traces a path through the Berlin district of Kreuzberg, linking the legacy of the rock band "Ton Steine Scherben" - best known for their work in the 1970s - with their successors.

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