The Wall
Synopsis
Like the best USIA films, The Wall distills political events into an emotionally clear and compelling ideological "story". In 1962 Walter de Hoog gathered footage from U.S. and German newsreel sources and crafted this taut short film about the first year of the Berlin Wall. Straightforward, keenly balanced narration portrays Berliners as "accepting the wall but never resigned to it". The extraordinary footage of the first escapes was propaganda enough-- His challenge was to make the politics human.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter de Hoog
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter de Hoog
- Original Title
- The Wall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- U.S. Information Agency, Hearst Metrotone News
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter de Hoog
Walter de Hoog
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Department Leadership Roster
Walter de Hoog
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Walter de Hoog
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Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Wall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wall
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What is The Wall about?
Like the best USIA films, The Wall distills political events into an emotionally clear and compelling ideological "story". In 1962 Walter de Hoog gathered footage from U.S. and German newsreel sources and crafted this taut short film about the first year of the Berlin Wall. Straightforward, keenly balanced narration portrays Berliners as "accepting the wall but never resigned to it". The extraordinary footage of the first escapes was propaganda enough-- His challenge was to make the politics human.
Who directed The Wall?
The Wall was directed by Walter de Hoog.
Who stars in The Wall?
The principal cast of The Wall includes Alexander Scourby.
When was The Wall released and how long is it?
The Wall was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 9m.