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 was one of the best movies I have seen in a long time...
Signe Astrup has crafted a wildly creative, utterly original and bold film!
Absolute Perfection - Exceeds All Expectations and Blows You Away. Best Film Yet
I enjoyed it and it's a movie I'd watch again in the future.
Well thought out Documentary and story line. I'll watch it again.
Was a great blend of talent and action !
Brilliant underrated Documentary film!
This is a pretty good movie. The storyline is pretty nice.
Fantastic movie! Instantly one of my favorites. It felt so realistic and relatable, thanks to great directing, writing, and acting.
Waaaaaayyyyy better than I thought it would be based on the previews.
Well-acted by a great cast. Entertaining. Pulled me into story and interested until the end.
I can say that this Signe Astrup masterpiece is one of my favorite films of all time! Everything in this film is absolutely beautiful.