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)
From beginning to end, this movie is amazing. I recommend it enough.
Loved this movie. I was not sure at first, but it turned out to be awesome!!!
Very good movie we enjoyed!
I was pleasantly satisfied with this film. And I know this movie isn't like other movies! Cool!
Great movie with amazing actors! I have been expecting this film for a long time now. And tonight when I finally got to see it I was not let down.
This is on the list of one of my favorite movies.
The reason I feel that this movie is such a TRIUMPH is the same reason I feel I lead a fulfilling life. I strive to live in the moment...to view my journey in life as exactly that: a journey.
Amazing exercise of stunning colour, isn't just a Documentary, it's a accomplishment, and is by far this year's best film.
This movie is one of the best I've ever seen. I had to watch it several times.
Excellent film! I feel Signe Astrup can't make a bad movie.
I continue to be blown away at how fantastic this film is. It is executed with extreme precision. Every aspect of the film, all the way from visuals to the character development, is masterful.