My Child

1956 0h 22m DE

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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The film is an appeal by the International Democratic Women's Federation against a new war, calling on all mothers of the world to protect their children.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Helene Weigel
Narrator (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

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

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RUNTIME

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Tight 22-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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70 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0048366 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

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

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 22-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
270 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: East Germany, Germany.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Ella Ensink shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt0048366 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.