People’s Century (Parts 25-26)

Synopsis

A history of 20th century in 26 parts as seen from the point of view of the ordinary people who have lived through the events. Includes interviews and extensive archive footage.
25 (producer Angus Macqueen): The communist regimes regimes of eastern Europe toppled within a few weeks in 1989. From the fall of the Berlin Wall to the downfall of Romania’s President Ceausescu, ordinary people finally felt brave enough to take a stand. East Europeans and Soviets tell their story.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 105 min.

Year of production

1997

Availability

out of distribution

Notes

Broadcast on BBC1 from 16 & 23/2/97.

Documentation

Accompanying book available separately.

Subjects

History

Keywords

Berlin; communism; Eastern Europe; economic change; history of the 20th century; social history; Soviet Union; Yugoslavia

Credits

Producer

Angus Macqueen; Archie Baron

Contributor

Peter Pagnamenta

Sections

Title

1989: people power

Synopsis

25 (producer Angus Macqueen): The communist regimes regimes of eastern Europe toppled within a few weeks in 1989. From the fall of the Berlin Wall to the downfall of Romania's President Ceausescu, ordinary people finally felt brave enough to take a stand

Title

1997: fast forward

Production Company

Name

BBC Television

Distributor

Name

BBC Home Video

 

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