The GDR Complex

2016 | 90 minutes | 5.5 ★ (2)

The GDR Complex
  • Overview

    In 1987 GDR citizen Mario Röllig was arrested in Hungary for attempting to flee the GDR. Nowadays he gives talks about his experiences. This portrait shows just how subjective and riddled with taboos attempts to interpret GDR history can be.

  • Release Date

    10 November 2016

  • DirectingJochen Hick
  • Budget

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  • Revenue

    $0.00

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