Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall
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On one night in August 1961, a few railway cars and a lot of barbed wire were moved into position in Berlin, dividing East Germany from West. It was a barrier that would be extended and become increasingly more sophisticated over the 18 years of its existence, a technological counter to each escape attempt. In this feature length special, History uses a computer imagery to reconstruct how the wall grew from a meager obstacle to a 97 mile barrier of concrete slabs, watchtowers and guards. It charts the rise and then the sudden fall of the wall on Nov.9, 1989. Rise And Fall Of The Berlin Wall is filled with first-person accounts of escapes by any means possible, including tunnels, hot air balloons, wind surfing, bi-planes and a cable railway. Other interviews with people who were there during the rise and fall of one of history's most dramatic symbols of the Cold War included historians, journalists, East German guards, and diplomats. - Publisher.
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THE THESIS
The construction of the Berlin Wall in August 1961 marked a stark division of a city and a continent. This documentary chronicles the evolution of the Berlin Wall from a simple barbed-wire barrier to a complex system of concrete slabs, watchtowers, and guards over its 18-year existence. It details the technological advancements employed to prevent escape attempts and reconstructs the wall's growth using computer imagery. The narrative culminates with the dramatic fall of the wall on November 9, 1989, exploring the human element through first-person accounts of daring escapes and interviews with those who witnessed its rise and fall.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Reconstruction of the Berlin Wall's growth using computer imagery.
- Detailed account of the wall's physical expansion and technological countermeasures.
- First-person narratives of various escape methods, including tunnels, hot air balloons, and bi-planes.
- Interviews with historians, journalists, East German guards, and diplomats.
- Chronological examination of the wall's existence from 1961 to 1989.
- Exploration of the symbolic significance of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This documentary offers a comprehensive look at the construction and eventual dismantling of the Berlin Wall, utilizing historical footage and expert interviews. The inclusion of personal escape stories provides a human dimension to the geopolitical narrative. The film's approach, blending historical analysis with dramatic reconstructions, aims to educate viewers on a pivotal moment of the 20th century. It serves as a detailed account of the physical and symbolic impact of the wall.
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Publication Date:
2009-01-01
ISBN-10:
1422973980
ISBN-13:
9781422973981
Non-Fiction
History
Documentary
Cold War
20th Century
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