Thalia Among Ruins

Synopsis

Traces the beginnings of a divided theatrical development which takes place in Berlin after 1945 under the influence of political realities and which leads not only to differences in content but also to different forms of theatrical staging. Reconstructs the era 1945 to 1951, using newsreel footage from eastern and western countries. Includes interviews with Friedrich Luft, Hans Borgelt, Boleslaw Barlog, Ita Maximowna, and Hildegard Knef.

Language

English

Country

Germany

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. b&w. 57 min.

Year of production

1982

Availability

out of distribution

Uses

Courses covering modern German theatre.*

Subjects

Drama; German studies

Keywords

Berlin; Germany; theatre history

Credits

Director

Irmgard von zur Mühlen

Distributor

Name

German Film & Video Library

Email

info@ edist.co.uk

Phone

01795 427614

Fax

01795 437988

Address

c/o Education Distribution Service
Unit 2, Drywall Estate
Castle Road
Sittingbourne
ME10 3RL

Notes

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