We
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Synopsis
In the 26th century the inhabitants of Utopia have so lost their individuality, which varies in number. They live in glass houses (this was written before the invention of television), which allows the political police, called “Keepers” can easily supervise them. They all wear the same uniform and usually turn to each other or as a ”cipher-so” or "UNIFEM" (uniform). They feed on artificial food and rest hour marching in fours in a row the anthem of the One State, pouring out of the loudspeakers. As they are allowed to put a break on the hour (known as the ”sexy time“), draw the curtains of their glass houses. At the head of the One State is one called The Benefactor, which are replaced every year the whole population, usually unanimously. The guiding principle of the State is that happiness and freedom are incompatible.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vojtěch Jasný
- Screenplay & Story
- Evgeny Zamyatin, Claus Hubalek
- Original Score
- Jan Novák
- Original Title
- Wir
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Windrose Film- und Fernsehproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vojtěch Jasný
Evgeny Zamyatin, Claus Hubalek
Jan Novák
Norbert Zinkand
Nicolaus Richter, Ingrid Thüsing
Department Leadership Roster
Kveta Jasny
Costume Design
Charlotte Flemming
Costume Design
Nicolaus Richter
Editor
Vojtěch Jasný
Director
Claus Hubalek
Writer
Ingrid Thüsing
Editor
Norbert Zinkand
Director of Photography
Jan Novák
Original Music Composer
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What is We about?
In the 26th century the inhabitants of Utopia have so lost their individuality, which varies in number. They live in glass houses (this was written before the invention of television), which allows the political police, called “Keepers” can easily supervise them. They all wear the same uniform and usually turn to each other or as a ”cipher-so” or "UNIFEM" (uniform). They feed on artificial food and rest hour marching in fours in a row the anthem of the One State, pouring out of the loudspeakers. As they are allowed to put a break on the hour (known as the ”sexy time“), draw the curtains of their glass houses. At the head of the One State is one called The Benefactor, which are replaced every year the whole population, usually unanimously. The guiding principle of the State is that happiness and freedom are incompatible.
Who directed We?
We was directed by Vojtěch Jasný.
Who stars in We?
The principal cast of We includes Dieter Laser, Sabine von Maydell, Gert Haucke, Dietmar Mues, Susanne Altschul.
When was We released and how long is it?
We was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for We?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We was composed by Jan Novák.
Is We based on a book or true story?
We is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Evgeny Zamyatin".