The Hour Oak
Originally released in 2006. The Hour Oak is a documentary film. directed by Gerd Kroske. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
There’s an oak tree that was familiar to everyone who used to drive along the highway just south of Berlin. Until 2004, it stood between the small suburban town of Ludwigsfelde and the intersection at Nuthetal. In the times of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), it took one hour to drive – in one of the famous East German “Trabant” cars – from the position of the tree to the East Berlin city center, which is why it was called the One-Hour Oak Tree. When the famous oak so steeped in history was cut down, the idea emerged to turn it into a sculpture.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Realistfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hour Oak about?
There’s an oak tree that was familiar to everyone who used to drive along the highway just south of Berlin. Until 2004, it stood between the small suburban town of Ludwigsfelde and the intersecti...
Who directed The Hour Oak?
The Hour Oak was directed by Gerd Kroske.
How long is The Hour Oak?
The Hour Oak has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Hour Oak released?
The Hour Oak was released on January 1, 2006 in theaters.