Nikolaikirche

1995· 138 min★ 6.8· Drama

The story of a Leipzig family from 1987 to the Monday demonstrations in 1989. After the death of her father, a high-ranking officer in the People's Police, the daughter joins the resistance movement around St. Nicholas Church. Phenomena such as obedience, followership, spying and resistance are illustrated in this haunting film based on individual people. A film that provides food for thought for the discussion about the fall of the Berlin Wall and recapitulates contemporary history.

Cast: Barbara Auer, Ulrich Matthes, Daniel Minetti

Director: Frank Beyer