The Ascending Path
Der Weg nach oben
Synopsis
The economic and cultural improvements of the Soviet Occupied Sector are documented with scenes from the years 1945 to 1950. The film deals with the land reform, the founding of the Socialist Unity Party, the expropriation of war criminals, the founding of the GDR and the first Five Year Plan in July 1950. Special attention is dedicated to the setup of the steel industry. All this is shown in contrast to the new Federal Republic of Germany, where unemployment, slums and the West Berlin airlift prevail. The Cold War of those years is reflected in the film as well as a part of the development of post-war Germany.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Thorndike, Karl Gass
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Thorndike
- Original Title
- Der Weg nach oben
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Thorndike, Karl Gass
Andrew Thorndike
Werner Bergmann, Walter Fehdmer, Kurt Stanke
Bruno Kleberg
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Bergmann
Director of Photography
Walter Fehdmer
Director of Photography
Kurt Stanke
Director of Photography
Andrew Thorndike
Director
Karl Gass
Director
Andrew Thorndike
Writer
Bruno Kleberg
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ascending Path
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What is The Ascending Path about?
The economic and cultural improvements of the Soviet Occupied Sector are documented with scenes from the years 1945 to 1950. The film deals with the land reform, the founding of the Socialist Unity Party, the expropriation of war criminals, the founding of the GDR and the first Five Year Plan in July 1950. Special attention is dedicated to the setup of the steel industry. All this is shown in contrast to the new Federal Republic of Germany, where unemployment, slums and the West Berlin airlift prevail. The Cold War of those years is reflected in the film as well as a part of the development of post-war Germany.
Who directed The Ascending Path?
The Ascending Path was directed by Andrew Thorndike, Karl Gass.
Who stars in The Ascending Path?
The principal cast of The Ascending Path includes Harry Hindemith.
When was The Ascending Path released and how long is it?
The Ascending Path was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.