Pommerland (2005)

Pommerland (2005) poster

In his documentary film, Volker Koepp portrays the picturesque Polish region of Pomerania. But although the region appears to be idyllic, its inhabitants are struggling with big problems. The villages and cities of Pomerania that traditionally live from agriculture are hit by unemployment rates of up to 75% after the meltdown of the state farms. While most of the young people leave the region, some of them take their chances and start fresh – for instance, a young couple that tries to rebuild an agricultural farm with the help of EU funding. Furthermore, older inhabitants, including a spry 90-year old retiree from the Uckermark region who grew up in Pomerania, tell stories about the region′s eventful past.

Director: Volker Koepp
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Rainer Böhm
Cinematography: Thomas Plenert
Editing: Gudrun Steinbrück
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Polski
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Volker Koepp
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pommerland about?
In his documentary film, Volker Koepp portrays the picturesque Polish region of Pomerania. But although the region appears to be idyllic, its inhabitants are struggling with big problems. The villages and cities of Pomerania that traditionally live from agriculture are hit by unemployment rates of up to 75% after the meltdown of the state farms. While most of the young people leave the region, some of them take their chances and start fresh – for instance, a young couple that tries to rebuild an agricultural farm with the help of EU funding. Furthermore, older inhabitants, including a spry 90-year old retiree from the Uckermark region who grew up in Pomerania, tell stories about the region′s eventful past.
Who directed Pommerland?
Pommerland was directed by Volker Koepp.
How long is Pommerland?
Pommerland has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Pommerland?
Pommerland is a Documentary film.
Where was Pommerland produced?
Pommerland was produced in Germany.