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Eastern Cross

Ostkreuz1991

Overview

15-year-old Elfie literally and metaphorically inhabits a no-man’s-land between the two Germanies shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The film deploys a neorealist aesthetic to reinforce the difficulties confronting the girl, and by inference, Germany.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
July 23, 1991
Original language
German
Spoken languages
German
Countries
Germany
Cinematography
Sophie Maintigneux
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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