1. Das Versprechen
Das Versprechen directed by Margarethe von Trotta is a love story set to the backdrop of the divided Germany beginning in 1961 up until the historic fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. ... What makes the film original and fresh is the historical context in which it is set. ... The historical issues are not central to the Versprechen but rather serve to heighten the tragedy of the Konrad and Sophie's relationship. ... This symbolizes the way the DDR government is represented throughout the film. ... It is first and foremost a character study of the two protagonists set in the context of t...
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