Gegen die Grenze
Life and death of Michael Gartenschläger
Overview
Genre
History, Human Rights, Investigation, and Politics
Synopsis
This is the story of Michael Gartenschläger, a former political prisoner in East Germany. Sentenced for life at the age of 17, and later redeemed by the West, he could not stop fighting the socialist regime. He boldly dismantled spring-gun mines at the border to reveal their presence to the public. The Stasi killed him in 1976.
Stage
finished
Links
Credits
Alexander Dittner
... Director, Producer, Editor
Ben Kempas
... Co-Director, Director of Cinematography
Production Details
Prod. Co.
Xframe GmbH
Country
Germany
Production years
2004
Locations
Eastern Germany
Prod. Partners
Technical support by expressive.tv
Distribution Details
Release year
2004
Distribution
TV only
Broadcast (Prod.)
RBB
Broadcast (Acq.)
Phoenix
Language
German
Overview
Genre
History, Human Rights, Investigation, and PoliticsSynopsis
This is the story of Michael Gartenschläger, a former political prisoner in East Germany. Sentenced for life at the age of 17, and later redeemed by the West, he could not stop fighting the socialist regime. He boldly dismantled spring-gun mines at the border to reveal their presence to the public. The Stasi killed him in 1976.
Stage
finishedLinks
Credits
Alexander Dittner
... Director, Producer, Editor
Ben Kempas
... Co-Director, Director of Cinematography