Village (2001)

A woman from a big city moves to a small village near the former border zone between East and West Germany. What is she looking for? What will she encounter? Rural life in the era of globa­li­sa­tion turns into an adven­ture. History lives in objects, stories and customs here since it was first recorded 800 years ago. Wars and famines have left their traces, just as churches, poli­tical parties and various forms of govern­ment. The change of the times, struc­tured by tele­vi­sion, has almost obscu­rely changed the old rhythms of life; super­market offers changed eating habits and food stock economy. Is it folk­lore nost­algia or a matter of preser­ving one’s way and quality of life to keep the old customs and habits, such as preser­ving old types of plants and boiling down cucum­bers? The village - a mutual exch­ange of expe­ri­ences and garden products. The village is like an onion: it shows ever new surpri­sing layers and leads us deep into unwritten pasts.

Director: Helke Sander
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Barbara Milde
Cinematography: Roswitha Ziegler, Gerhard Ziegler
Editing: Roland Musolff, Helke Sander
Production: Helke Sander Filmproduktion, MDR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Helke Sander
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Village about?
A woman from a big city moves to a small village near the former border zone between East and West Germany. What is she looking for? What will she encounter? Rural life in the era of globa­li­sa­tion turns into an adven­ture. History lives in objects, stories and customs here since it was first recorded 800 years ago. Wars and famines have left their traces, just as churches, poli­tical parties and various forms of govern­ment. The change of the times, struc­tured by tele­vi­sion, has almost obscu­rely changed the old rhythms of life; super­market offers changed eating habits and food stock economy. Is it folk­lore nost­algia or a matter of preser­ving one’s way and quality of life to keep the old customs and habits, such as preser­ving old types of plants and boiling down cucum­bers? The village - a mutual exch­ange of expe­ri­ences and garden products. The village is like an onion: it shows ever new surpri­sing layers and leads us deep into unwritten pasts.
Who directed Village?
Village was directed by Helke Sander.
Who stars in Village?
Village stars Helke Sander.
How long is Village?
Village has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Village?
Village is a Documentary film.
Where was Village produced?
Village was produced in Germany.