The Rise And Fall of the Wall – The Cinema of East Germany

The Carbide Factory

Die Karbidfabrik

Heinz Brinkmann

At the beginning of the film, the commentary lets viewers know that the purpose of the film is to “get to know the workers” of the Carbide factory in Buna-Schkopau. The audience is shown dirty, onerous scenes of the work conditions and production process. Shots of the old factory are sharply juxtaposed with the tranquil Buna-Schkopau landscape surrounding it.

17-10-2019
19:00 • DDR • 106’
Cinemateca
Sala M. Félix Ribeiro

The Rise And Fall of the Wall – The Cinema of East Germany