Tage des Sturms
ā 3.8 Ā· 2003 Ā· 95m Ā· History Ā· Drama Ā· TV Movie
On June 17, 1953, there was an outrageous action between the Elbe and the Oder: the people in the GDR refused obedience to their political leadership. The story takes place in Bitterfeld and tells the story of a family involved in the political events around 17 June.
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