Something to Do with the Wall movie poster

Something to Do with the Wall

April 3, 1991 1h 28m 7.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 1991. Something to Do with the Wall is a documentary film. directed by Ross McElwee. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ross McElwee and Marilyn Levine

Synopsis

In 1986, Ross McElwee (Sherman's March) and Marilyn Levine were making a film about the 25th anniversary of the Berlin Wall, when the imposing structure was still very much intact as the world’s most visible symbol of hardline Communism and Cold War lore. They thought they were making a documentary on the community of tourists, soldiers, and West Berliners who lived in the seemingly eternal presence of the graffiti emblazoned eyesore. But in 1989, as the original film neared completion, the Wall came down, and McElwee and Levine returned to Berlin, this time to capture the radically different atmosphere of the reunified city.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 3, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (1 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • First Run Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Something to Do with the Wall about?

In 1986, Ross McElwee (Sherman's March) and Marilyn Levine were making a film about the 25th anniversary of the Berlin Wall, when the imposing structure was still very much intact as the world’s ...

Who directed Something to Do with the Wall?

Something to Do with the Wall was directed by Ross McElwee.

How long is Something to Do with the Wall?

Something to Do with the Wall has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was Something to Do with the Wall released?

Something to Do with the Wall was released on April 3, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Something to Do with the Wall?

The main cast of Something to Do with the Wall includes Ross McElwee, Marilyn Levine.