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THE SKY DIVIDED (DEFA 1964, directed by Konrad Wolf)

The nuanced portrayal of the internal conflicts of GDR society, the effects of the division of Germany on its characters, the open treatment of the subject of escape from the Republic, and the unique stylistic execution of the film were highly praised in the period before the 11th Plenum. Afterward, some of these very aspects were criticized and censored. The film was not allowed to be shown on GDR television until 1982.



About the film:

Rita Seidel returns to her birthplace after a nervous breakdown. During her recovery, she works through her relationship with the chemist Manfred: the conflicts with his parents, the difficulties at work, his increasing cynicism towards everyone, until she is forced to make a decision...


Entrance A | Admission €7 | Concessions €3



(IN GERMAN)

Dates
October 2025
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