The Communist
Der Funktionär
Synopsis
The “Film about the Father” is a difficult genre. Andreas Goldstein, son of the GDR cultural functionary Klaus Gysi (1912–1999) has tackled this task with a complete lack of vanity, but with insistence: measured and calm, honest and intellectual, analytical and personal. He uncovers a mosaic that renounces both the teleologies of the self-styled winners of history and the simplifications of (West) German Oscar nominees. This film is not about the lives of others, but about his own life. Not about yesterday, about today, too.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andreas Goldstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Andreas Goldstein
- Original Title
- Der Funktionär
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- ma.ja.de. FilmProduktions, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andreas Goldstein
Andreas Goldstein
Jakobine Motz
Chris Wright
Susanne Binninger, Andreas Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Jakobine Motz
Director of Photography
Chris Wright
Editor
Andreas Goldstein
Director
Andreas Goldstein
Writer
Susanne Binninger
Producer
Andreas Goldstein
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Communist.
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What is The Communist about?
The “Film about the Father” is a difficult genre. Andreas Goldstein, son of the GDR cultural functionary Klaus Gysi (1912–1999) has tackled this task with a complete lack of vanity, but with insistence: measured and calm, honest and intellectual, analytical and personal. He uncovers a mosaic that renounces both the teleologies of the self-styled winners of history and the simplifications of (West) German Oscar nominees. This film is not about the lives of others, but about his own life. Not about yesterday, about today, too.
Who directed The Communist?
The Communist was directed by Andreas Goldstein.
Who stars in The Communist?
The principal cast of The Communist includes Not specified.
When was The Communist released and how long is it?
The Communist was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.