Das Gaswerk

1982 0h 19m DE

Documentary

Synopsis

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How are problems solved in a socialist country? The film centres on an old gasworks in the middle of a workers' district in Berlin, capital of the GDR. For 100 years it was polluting the environment - now it is closed. What has happened to the former workers? Have they been made redundant? Will the site of the old works be taken over by a new one, or will a park be laid out there for the local inhabitants?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alfons Machalz
Writers: Alfons Machalz
Languages: German
Countries: East Germany, Germany

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RUNTIME

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Tight 19-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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44 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: East Germany, Germany.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Rita Blach shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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The take

Alfons Machalz directs. Rita Blach cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in East Germany, Germany. Dialogue in German.

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1Tight 19-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
244 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: East Germany, Germany.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Rita Blach shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.