Die Mauer – Berlin '61

2006·Movie

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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Melancholic and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, politics, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

August 1961: To earn a bit of West German money, East Berlin "plaselayer" Hans Kuhlke smuggles scrap metal to his friend Erwin Sawatzke in West Berlin. One evening, he and his wife are invited to the Sawatzkes' house. Meanwhile, their son Paul stays with a friend in East Berlin. On this summer night, the political situation in Berlin comes to a dramatic head: the borders are closed and the construction of the Wall is initiated. The disappearance of his parents leaves 14-year-old pioneer Paul torn between family ties and loyalty to the party. At the last second, he sees through his role in the system and is taken in by his piano teacher. Together they plan their escape to the West - but it turns into a race against time.
Cold War BerlinFamily SeparationHistorical DramaComing-of-Age StoryPolitical IntrigueEast vs WestEscape PlanLoyalty and Betrayal

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Is Die Mauer – Berlin '61 worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Die Mauer – Berlin '61 rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

What language is Die Mauer – Berlin '61 in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Die Mauer – Berlin '61?

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