The Empty Center
Originally released in 1998. The Empty Center is a documentary film. directed by Hito Steyerl. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Steyerl’s film traces the impact of an influx of transnational companies on the city dwellers of Berlin in post-reunification Germany. The effect of the changing economy and politics on the city and its inhabitants is echoed through their physical relocation to its outer edges. In 1990, squatters proclaim a socialist republic on the death strip. Eight years later, the new headquarters of Mercedes Benz are built in the same location. The film makes use of slow super-impositions to uncover a journey across changing architectural and cultural boundaries. "The Empty Centre" tries to give a voice and a history to those who continue to be marginalised by the simultaneous dismantling and reconstruction of the borders which they are trying to cross.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1998
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Empty Center about?
Steyerl’s film traces the impact of an influx of transnational companies on the city dwellers of Berlin in post-reunification Germany. The effect of the changing economy and politics on the city ...
Who directed The Empty Center?
The Empty Center was directed by Hito Steyerl.
How long is The Empty Center?
The Empty Center has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was The Empty Center released?
The Empty Center was released on January 1, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Empty Center?
The main cast of The Empty Center includes Dong Yang, Huan Zhu.