Berlin

Synopsis
Journalist Matt Frei, who was born in Germany, was sent by the BBC to Berlin in 1989 to report on the fall of the Berlin Wall. Twenty years later, he returned to the city and over the course of three hour-long documentaries explores the history of the city through three themed programmes, on the city’s ideas, architecture and people. DANGEROUS IDEAS explores how Berlin has been a crucible for radical thought and how the price of such experimentation has been a history of bloodshed, tyranny and violence. RUINED VISIONS tells a story of human creativity and destruction through the buildings of Berlin. From Friedrich the Second’s imperial city and Bauhaus to the impact of Albert Speer’s Neo-classical Nazi dream and the Wall. ICH BIN EIN BERLINER reveals the spirit of Berlin’s people, characterised by their struggle for freedom. Having flocked to enjoy the city’s religious toleration, they took on the Nazis and risked their lives to cross the Wall.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
2009
Notes
An OU version of Berlin is also available in German only. Please note this version is for educational sales only. Price on application.
Subjects
History; Languages
Keywords
architecture - German; Bauhaus; Berlin; Nazi Germany; Speer, Albert; Weimar Republic; Berlin Wall

Credits

Writer
Matt Frei
Contributor
Matt Frei

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£18.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
176 minutes
Year
2012

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Distributor

Name

2 Entertain Video

Email
DVDenquiryline@bbc.com
Web
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Phone
020 7612 3000
Fax
020 7612 3003
Address
BBC Worldwide
33 Foley Street
London
W1W 7TL
Notes
Specialises in distributing archival film and television titles, predominantly licensed from the BBC (the principal shareholder is BBC Worldwide). Sale on DVD through retail outlets. As of 2016 2Entertain is being gradually wound down and its output reduced. If something is not available via them it is advisable to try the BBC Store at https://store.bbc.com/

Online Retailer

Name

amazon.co.uk

Web
http://www.amazon.co.uk External site opens in new window

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