wider horizons
Originally released in 2015. wider horizons is a animation/documentary film. directed by Falk Schuster. At just 29 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
It's the summer of 1987, and the young Schuster family from the Leipzig district is heading on vacation. With their Trabant and trailer, they set off for a small private accommodation near the border of what was then West Germany. This autobiographical animated documentary follows the family on their journey, providing a glimpse into the curious details of a typical GDR vacation so close to the western border. Between the Volkspolizei, border patrols, shortages, and idyllic beach scenes in East Germany's vacation paradise, this animated docufilm swings back and forth. Personal memories and carefully documented facts merge into a travel diary brought to life through animation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
0h 29m
29 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Balance Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is wider horizons about?
It's the summer of 1987, and the young Schuster family from the Leipzig district is heading on vacation. With their Trabant and trailer, they set off for a small private accommodation near the bor...
Who directed wider horizons?
wider horizons was directed by Falk Schuster.
How long is wider horizons?
wider horizons has a runtime of 0 hours and 29 minutes (29 minutes total).
When was wider horizons released?
wider horizons was released on October 27, 2015 in theaters.