The Wall
Nov 08, 1962 · 9m
Director
Walter de HoogOverview
Like the best USIA films, The Wall distills political events into an emotionally clear and compelling ideological "story". In 1962 Walter de Hoog gathered footage from U.S. and German newsreel sources and crafted this taut short film about the first year of the Berlin Wall. Straightforward, keenly balanced narration portrays Berliners as "accepting the wall but never resigned to it". The extraordinary footage of the first escapes was propaganda enough-- His challenge was to make the politics human.
Cast of The Wall
Crew of The Wall
About The Wall
What is The Wall about?
Like the best USIA films, The Wall distills political events into an emotionally clear and compelling ideological "story". In 1962 Walter de Hoog gathered footage from U.S. and German newsreel sources and crafted this taut short film about the first year of the Berlin Wall. Straightforward, keenly balanced narration portrays Berliners as "accepting the wall but never resigned to it". The…
When was The Wall released?
The Wall was released on November 8, 1962.
How long is The Wall?
The Wall runs 9 minutes.
Who directed The Wall?
The Wall was directed by Walter de Hoog.
Who is in the cast of The Wall?
The cast of The Wall includes Alexander Scourby (Narrator (voice) (uncredited)).