Brothers and Sisters
Oct 04, 1963 · 40m
Director
Walter HeynowskiOverview
A few days after the GDR built the Berlin Wall, West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer commented that this was "an infamous and brutal act against our brothers and sisters in the Zone." Director Walter Heynowski digs into this ubiquitous West German expression, using footage from West German newsreels and TV programs, and compares the life of "brothers and sisters" in East and West Germany. In this propagandistic documentary, the director juxtaposes images of class hierarchy and conflict in the West, with images of a flourishing East.
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What is Brothers and Sisters about?
A few days after the GDR built the Berlin Wall, West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer commented that this was "an infamous and brutal act against our brothers and sisters in the Zone." Director Walter Heynowski digs into this ubiquitous West German expression, using footage from West German newsreels and TV programs, and compares the life of "brothers and sisters" in East and West Germany. In…
When was Brothers and Sisters released?
Brothers and Sisters was released on October 4, 1963.
How long is Brothers and Sisters?
Brothers and Sisters runs 40 minutes.
Who directed Brothers and Sisters?
Brothers and Sisters was directed by Walter Heynowski.
Who is in the cast of Brothers and Sisters?
The cast of Brothers and Sisters includes Herwart Grosse (Narrator (voice)) and Gisela May (Narrator (voice)).