Refugees: From Red Germany Stream Into Berlin
Refugees: From Red Germany Stream Into Berlin
Clip: 352494_1_1
Year Shot: 1953
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1582
Original Film: 026-448-01
HD: N/A
Location: Berlin, Germany
Timecode: 00:28:53 - 00:30:11
Dull in imagery and contrast Thousands of Eastern Germans seek sanctuary in West German from their hopeless fate under communism. Daily they cross the border into West Berlin, often at the risk of their lives. Here they are screened for disposition throughout the Bonn Republic. Establishing shot - Throngs standing on the streets of East Berlin. MCUS - East Germans sitting at long tables filling out legal documents. MCUS - Mothers sitting on a bench with babies on their laps. MLS - East Germans camped out in one huge room. CUS - Elderly lady. MCUS - Men, women and children washing at a long sink. CUS - Germans queue in line for food