Helke Misselwitz - Tribute to a vision

The compelling film work of Helke Misselwitz serves as a kind of chronicle of the period before the fall of the Berlin Wall and everything that followed in the lives of the citizens of the German Democratic Republic. The author documents the key social and political changes of a state that no longer exists. Her documentary and feature films exhibit a rare warmth and care for everyone who appears in front of the camera. They are humanistic essays on life and love, while also addressing pressing issues such as the presence of borders, racism, gender inequality in the socialist regime, the search for national identity, and the struggles of the working class in a capitalist society. The moving images poignantly capture the fragility and grandeur of humanity, constantly confronting the weight of everyday life and the burdens of history.