Die Gilge
Originally released in 1998. Die Gilge is a documentary film. directed by Volker Koepp. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Volker Koepp
Synopsis
Shortly behind the once East Prussian, now Russian town of Tilsit, the Memel splits into a delta.
The widest arms of this delta, the Ruß and Gilge, finally flow into the Curonian Lagoon. The river landscape is characterized by high soil moisture. Cultivation was only possible thanks to a complicated drainage system. The Gilge was also an important waterway. Today, this drainage system is decaying, the Gilge is silting up and the landscape is being renaturalized. The old villages are falling into disrepair due to a lack of money and life is characterized by increasing poverty. We meet the inhabitants, such as the farmer Anatoli, who came here from Siberia and built a new house on the foundations of a German house, or old Anastasia, who can still remember living with the Germans until they were expelled.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- SWR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Die Gilge about?
Shortly behind the once East Prussian, now Russian town of Tilsit, the Memel splits into a delta. The widest arms of this delta, the Ruß and Gilge, finally flow into the Curonian Lagoon. The rive...
Who directed Die Gilge?
Die Gilge was directed by Volker Koepp.
How long is Die Gilge?
Die Gilge has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Die Gilge released?
Die Gilge was released on December 1, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Die Gilge?
The main cast of Die Gilge includes Volker Koepp.