Brothers and Sisters
Brüder und Schwestern
Synopsis
A few days after the GDR built the Berlin Wall, West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer commented that this was "an infamous and brutal act against our brothers and sisters in the Zone." Director Walter Heynowski digs into this ubiquitous West German expression, using footage from West German newsreels and TV programs, and compares the life of "brothers and sisters" in East and West Germany. In this propagandistic documentary, the director juxtaposes images of class hierarchy and conflict in the West, with images of a flourishing East.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Heynowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Heynowski
- Original Score
- Jean Kurt Forest
- Original Title
- Brüder und Schwestern
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Heynowski
Walter Heynowski
Jean Kurt Forest
Horst Donth, Gerhard Münch, Hans-Eberhard Leupold, Christian Lehmann
Inge Dochow, Barbara Lehmann
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Heynowski
Writer
Inge Dochow
Editor
Walter Heynowski
Director
Barbara Lehmann
Editor
Horst Donth
Director of Photography
Gerhard Münch
Director of Photography
Hans-Eberhard Leupold
Director of Photography
Christian Lehmann
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brothers and Sisters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brothers and Sisters about?
A few days after the GDR built the Berlin Wall, West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer commented that this was "an infamous and brutal act against our brothers and sisters in the Zone." Director Walter Heynowski digs into this ubiquitous West German expression, using footage from West German newsreels and TV programs, and compares the life of "brothers and sisters" in East and West Germany. In this propagandistic documentary, the director juxtaposes images of class hierarchy and conflict in the West, with images of a flourishing East.
Who directed Brothers and Sisters?
Brothers and Sisters was directed by Walter Heynowski.
Who stars in Brothers and Sisters?
The principal cast of Brothers and Sisters includes Herwart Grosse, Gisela May.
When was Brothers and Sisters released and how long is it?
Brothers and Sisters was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Brothers and Sisters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brothers and Sisters was composed by Jean Kurt Forest.