Tage des Sturms
★ 3.8 · 2003 · 95m · History · Drama · 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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