Die vergessene Armee
"The Forgotten Army" tells the story of former GDR (German Democratic Republic) soldiers, who nearly 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, still struggle with the loss of their homeland. Since 1989 more than 250,000 border guards, high officers of the National People's Army and Stasi officers not only lost their jobs, but also their homeland and their identities. These men all did what they were told to do, confident that it was the right thing. Nonetheless they were in a dilemma: being faithful to their oath also meant to spy on their neighbours and - as a last consequence - shoot at their own people, trying to escape to the West. Divided between radicals and legalists they are unable to adopt with the re-unified Germany, but keep practicing their former military rituals embedded in the command structure of an army that doesn't exist anymore.
Comments about documentary «Die vergessene Armee» (25)
This is by far one of the better made movies and didn't leave me disappointed at all!
I can't speak for others, but I found this wildly relatable. It's is my favorite movie now.
It wasn't a great movie, but I liked it enough. I'd watch it again if someone asked me to.
great story & performance
This movie was the best movie I have ever seen. I am a huge Signe Astrup fan and this movie was his finest.
Great FILM! You can watch it 4 times and still rediscover little quirks you hadn't noticed. Absolutely amazing.
Signe Astrup did an amazing job with this film. I loved every scene in this film.
What a movie. The price is worth paying. This movie gets straight to the point.
Very good. Recommend.