Die Türhüter movie poster

Die Türhüter

January 1, 1988 0h 17m

Originally released in 1988. Die Türhüter is a feature film. directed by Sema Poyraz. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

A patient tracking shot and an unforgettable aerial view of the Berlin Wall establish both the visual and literal rhetoric of this wellorchestrated documentary. Compelling black and white portraits punctuate the interviews with established Turkish Germans and newcomers. They live in the shadow of the wall and speak of ist uncanny coldness. The stoic voiceover spoken by Norbert Langer recites Frank Kafka’s text “Before the Law,” a story about a man who stands at a door and refuses entry to one particular person. […] (Karina Griffith)

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1988 38 years ago
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Runtime 0h 17m 17 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Sender Freies Berlin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die Türhüter about?

A patient tracking shot and an unforgettable aerial view of the Berlin Wall establish both the visual and literal rhetoric of this wellorchestrated documentary. Compelling black and white portraits...

Who directed Die Türhüter?

Die Türhüter was directed by Sema Poyraz.

How long is Die Türhüter?

Die Türhüter has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).

When was Die Türhüter released?

Die Türhüter was released on January 1, 1988 in theaters.