Die Mauer – Berlin '61
Synopsis
August 1961: To earn a bit of West German money, East Berlin "plaselayer" Hans Kuhlke smuggles scrap metal to his friend Erwin Sawatzke in West Berlin. One evening, he and his wife are invited to the Sawatzkes' house. Meanwhile, their son Paul stays with a friend in East Berlin. On this summer night, the political situation in Berlin comes to a dramatic head: the borders are closed and the construction of the Wall is initiated. The disappearance of his parents leaves 14-year-old pioneer Paul torn between family ties and loyalty to the party. At the last second, he sees through his role in the system and is taken in by his piano teacher. Together they plan their escape to the West - but it turns into a race against time.
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Iris Berben
Lavinia Kellermann
Johanna Gastdorf
Renate Sawatzke
Heino Ferch
Hans Kuhlke
Inka Friedrich
Katharina Kuhlke
Sybille J. Schedwill
Frau im Zug
Axel Prahl
Erwin Sawatzke
Frederick Lau
Paul Kuhlke
Wilfried Hochholdinger
FDJ-Funktionär und Erzieher
Marie Gruber
Nachbarin
Ralf Dittrich
Ralph Misske
Mitarbeiter Beratungsstelle für Flüchtlinge
George Lenz
Fotograf Robert Bräutigam
Oliver Wnuk
Ausweiskontrolleur im Zug
Jule Gartzke
Franziska
Lisa Altenpohl
Flüchtling
Axel Buchholz
Volkspolizist
Linda Engelhardt
Passantin
Jan Hasenfuß
Grenzsoldat
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hartmut Schoen
- Screenplay & Story
- Hartmut Schoen
- Original Score
- Matthias Frey
- Original Title
- Die Mauer – Berlin '61
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- teamWorx, UFA Fernsehproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hartmut Schoen
Hartmut Schoen
Matthias Frey
Vessela Martschewski
Ariane Krampe
Department Leadership Roster
Ariane Krampe
Producer
Hartmut Schoen
Writer
Vessela Martschewski
Editor
Gudrun Schretzmeier
Costume Design
Eduard Krajewski
Production Design
Hartmut Schoen
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Die Mauer – Berlin '61 about?
August 1961: To earn a bit of West German money, East Berlin "plaselayer" Hans Kuhlke smuggles scrap metal to his friend Erwin Sawatzke in West Berlin. One evening, he and his wife are invited to the Sawatzkes' house. Meanwhile, their son Paul stays with a friend in East Berlin. On this summer night, the political situation in Berlin comes to a dramatic head: the borders are closed and the construction of the Wall is initiated. The disappearance of his parents leaves 14-year-old pioneer Paul torn between family ties and loyalty to the party. At the last second, he sees through his role in the system and is taken in by his piano teacher. Together they plan their escape to the West - but it turns into a race against time.
Who directed Die Mauer – Berlin '61?
Die Mauer – Berlin '61 was directed by Hartmut Schoen.
Who stars in Die Mauer – Berlin '61?
The principal cast of Die Mauer – Berlin '61 includes Iris Berben, Johanna Gastdorf, Heino Ferch, Inka Friedrich, Sybille J. Schedwill.
When was Die Mauer – Berlin '61 released and how long is it?
Die Mauer – Berlin '61 was released in 2006 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Die Mauer – Berlin '61?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Mauer – Berlin '61 was composed by Matthias Frey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Die Mauer – Berlin '61?
Die Mauer – Berlin '61 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).