The Harzmann Case and Others (1957)

Der Fall Harzmann und andere

Der Fall Harzmann und andere (The Harzmann Case and Others) (1957) is a 31-minute East German documentary directed by Andrew and Annelie Thorndike. Produced by DEFA, the film explores notable legal and judicial cases, likely examining political or social injustices within post-war Germany. Through documentary storytelling, it sheds light on the broader implications of these cases in the context of East German society. Released on August 14, 1957, the film continues the Thorndikes’ tradition of politically engaged documentary filmmaking.

Date of release
1957-08-14
Runtime
31m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike

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