The Seven from the Rhine

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The Seven from the Rhine (1954)

Directed by Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike

· 1h 16m

Die Sieben vom Rhein (The Seven from the Rhine) (1954) is an East German documentary directed by Andrew and Annelie Thorndike. The 76-minute film follows seven West German workers from the Ruhr region as they visit a steel factory in Riesa, East Germany, as part of the "Germans at the Same Table" campaign. Through their experiences, the documentary promotes unity and understanding between workers from both sides of the divided Germany. Produced by DEFA Studio für Dokumentarfilme, the film is recognized for its strong political messaging and masterful storytelling.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike
Writer
Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike
Editor
Ella Ulrich

Details

Original title
Die Sieben vom Rhein
Release date
1954-01-01
Runtime
1h 16m
Original language
DE
Spoken languages
German
Countries
East Germany
Production
DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme