Germany / Aug 14, 1957
The Harzmann Case and Others (1957)
Directed by Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike
31minruntime
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Plot
Der Fall Harzmann und andere (The Harzmann Case and Others) (1957) is a 31-minute East German documentary directed by Andrew and Annelie Thorndike. Produced by DEFA, the film explores notable legal and judicial cases, likely examining political or social injustices within post-war Germany. Through documentary storytelling, it sheds light on the broader implications of these cases in the context of East German society. Released on August 14, 1957, the film continues the Thorndikes’ tradition of politically engaged documentary filmmaking.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Der Fall Harzmann und andere |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch |
| Production countries | East Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme |
| Release date | 14 agosto 1957 |
| Writer | Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike, Günther Rücker |
| Assistant directors | Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike |
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