How the Berlin Worker Lives
Originally released in 1930. How the Berlin Worker Lives is a documentary film. directed by Slatan Dudow. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
This documentary shows how the Berliner workers lived in 1930. The director Slatan Dudow shows through images: a) the workers leaving the factory; b) the raise of the rents; c) the "unpleasant" guest, meaning the justice officer that brings the eviction notice; d) the fight of classes of the houses of capitalists and working classes; e) the parks of the working class; f) the houses of the working class, origin of the tuberculosis and the victims; g) the playground of the working class; h) the swimming pool for the working class, ironically called the "Baltic Sea" of the working class; i) the effects of humidity of basement where a family lives, with one member deaf; j) one working class family having dinner while the capitalist baths his dog; k) the eviction notice received from an unemployed family and their eviction.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
0h 12m
12 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is How the Berlin Worker Lives about?
This documentary shows how the Berliner workers lived in 1930. The director Slatan Dudow shows through images: a) the workers leaving the factory; b) the raise of the rents; c) the "unpleasant" gue...
Who directed How the Berlin Worker Lives?
How the Berlin Worker Lives was directed by Slatan Dudow.
How long is How the Berlin Worker Lives?
How the Berlin Worker Lives has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was How the Berlin Worker Lives released?
How the Berlin Worker Lives was released on December 31, 1930 in theaters.