Woe to the Vanquished – The Workers’ Uprising, 17 June 1953 (1990)

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“17 June 1990, East Berlin. The GDR will exist for another three months. No more time to commemorate all those who stood up in ’53, showed civil courage and were vanquished. This film is dedicated to them.” This is what we hear from offscreen as the film opens, to images of a rally for the victims of 17 June.

Director: Andrea Kuschel-Korzecka
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date:
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: Germany
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woe to the Vanquished – The Workers’ Uprising, 17 June 1953 about?
“17 June 1990, East Berlin. The GDR will exist for another three months. No more time to commemorate all those who stood up in ’53, showed civil courage and were vanquished. This film is dedicated to them.” This is what we hear from offscreen as the film opens, to images of a rally for the victims of 17 June.
Who directed Woe to the Vanquished – The Workers’ Uprising, 17 June 1953?
Woe to the Vanquished – The Workers’ Uprising, 17 June 1953 was directed by Andrea Kuschel-Korzecka.
How long is Woe to the Vanquished – The Workers’ Uprising, 17 June 1953?
Woe to the Vanquished – The Workers’ Uprising, 17 June 1953 has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Woe to the Vanquished – The Workers’ Uprising, 17 June 1953?
Woe to the Vanquished – The Workers’ Uprising, 17 June 1953 is a Documentary film.
Where was Woe to the Vanquished – The Workers’ Uprising, 17 June 1953 produced?
Woe to the Vanquished – The Workers’ Uprising, 17 June 1953 was produced in Germany.