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Das Gaswerk

January 2, 1982 0h 19m

Originally released in 1982. Das Gaswerk is a documentary film. directed by Alfons Machalz. At just 19 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

How are problems solved in a socialist country? The film centres on an old gasworks in the middle of a workers' district in Berlin, capital of the GDR. For 100 years it was polluting the environment - now it is closed. What has happened to the former workers? Have they been made redundant? Will the site of the old works be taken over by a new one, or will a park be laid out there for the local inhabitants?

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1982 44 years ago
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Runtime 0h 19m 19 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio fΓΌr Dokumentarfilme

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Das Gaswerk about?

How are problems solved in a socialist country? The film centres on an old gasworks in the middle of a workers' district in Berlin, capital of the GDR. For 100 years it was polluting the environmen...

Who directed Das Gaswerk?

Das Gaswerk was directed by Alfons Machalz.

How long is Das Gaswerk?

Das Gaswerk has a runtime of 0 hours and 19 minutes (19 minutes total).

When was Das Gaswerk released?

Das Gaswerk was released on January 2, 1982 in theaters.