Talking with Germans
Originally released in 1965. Talking with Germans is a documentary film. directed by Frans Buyens. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frans Buyens, Eberhard Schulze, and Hans-Eberhard Leupold
Synopsis
The Belgian documentarian Frans Buyens interviewed passers-by in East Berlin and Dresden, factory workers and technical draftswomen at the Warnow shipyard in Stralsund, small business owners in Chemnitz, LPG farmers in the countryside, foreign students at the Gottfried Herder Institute in Leipzig and industrial workers in Magdeburg and Eisenhuettenstadt. "The GDR seen through the eyes of a foreigner" was the original title of the film. A few years after the Wall was built, Buyens documented the approval, disapproval and fears of the interviewees.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talking with Germans about?
The Belgian documentarian Frans Buyens interviewed passers-by in East Berlin and Dresden, factory workers and technical draftswomen at the Warnow shipyard in Stralsund, small business owners in Che...
Who directed Talking with Germans?
Talking with Germans was directed by Frans Buyens.
How long is Talking with Germans?
Talking with Germans has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Talking with Germans released?
Talking with Germans was released on January 1, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Talking with Germans?
The main cast of Talking with Germans includes Frans Buyens, Eberhard Schulze, Hans-Eberhard Leupold, Walter Ulbricht, John F. Kennedy.