Peace Race 1952
Friedensfahrt 1952 Warschau - Berlin - Prag
Synopsis
This colour documentary reports about the 5th international peace journey which took place from 30 April to 13 May 1952 and in which 94 drivers from 16 nations took part. Twelve individual stages from Warsaw via Berlin to Prague had to be mastered. The total length was 2135 kilometres, and for the first time the Peace Journey was also held on GDR soil. The individual stages are reported with gripping film shots, short portraits of the cities and regions complete the itinerary. Exciting duels, crashes, winners, but also enthusiastic spectators and cheering workers at the roadsides show the sport from different perspectives. Intermediate cuts and reviews of the expansion and reconstruction of the cities of Warsaw, Berlin and Dresden are also part of this documentary film, as is a critical report on Bloody Sunday in Essen and the police's action against opponents of rearmament in West Germany.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joris Ivens
- Original Title
- Friedensfahrt 1952 Warschau - Berlin - Prag
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych, DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joris Ivens
Department Leadership Roster
Joris Ivens
Director
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What is Peace Race 1952 about?
This colour documentary reports about the 5th international peace journey which took place from 30 April to 13 May 1952 and in which 94 drivers from 16 nations took part. Twelve individual stages from Warsaw via Berlin to Prague had to be mastered. The total length was 2135 kilometres, and for the first time the Peace Journey was also held on GDR soil. The individual stages are reported with gripping film shots, short portraits of the cities and regions complete the itinerary. Exciting duels, crashes, winners, but also enthusiastic spectators and cheering workers at the roadsides show the sport from different perspectives. Intermediate cuts and reviews of the expansion and reconstruction of the cities of Warsaw, Berlin and Dresden are also part of this documentary film, as is a critical report on Bloody Sunday in Essen and the police's action against opponents of rearmament in West Germany.
Who directed Peace Race 1952?
Peace Race 1952 was directed by Joris Ivens.
Who stars in Peace Race 1952?
The principal cast of Peace Race 1952 includes Not specified.
When was Peace Race 1952 released and how long is it?
Peace Race 1952 was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 50m.