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Rabbit à la Berlin
The untold story about wild rabbits which lived between the Berlin Walls. For 28 years Death Zone was their safest home. Full of grass, no predators, guards protecting them from human disturbance. They were closed but happy. When their population grew up to thousands, guards started to remove them. But rabbits survived and stayed there. Unfortunately one day the wall fell down. Rabbits had to abandon comfortable system. They moved to West Berlin and have been living there in a few colonies since then. They are still learning how to live in the free world, same as we - the citizens of Eastern Europe.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the paradoxical phenomenon of the Berlin Wall, not just as a physical barrier, but as a unique ecosystem and social experiment. It delves into the lives of those who lived in its shadow, the desperate escape attempts, and the bizarre adaptations that emerged around this symbol of division. The film uses archival footage and expert interviews to paint a complex picture of the wall's impact on human lives and the surrounding environment.
Critical Reception
Rabbit à la Berlin received critical acclaim for its unique perspective on a well-documented historical event. Reviewers praised its innovative approach in examining the Berlin Wall not just as a political symbol but as a peculiar natural and social habitat. The documentary was lauded for its insightful analysis and evocative use of archival material.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its novel and thought-provoking examination of the Berlin Wall.
Commended for its effective use of archival footage to illustrate a unique historical perspective.
Considered an insightful and moving documentary about a significant period in history.
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Awards & Accolades
Won the Golden Dove at the DOK Leipzig festival in 2009.
Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Rabbit à la Berlin', is a play on the French culinary term 'Lapin à la moutarde' (Rabbit with mustard), ironically juxtaposing the mundane with the historically charged subject matter.
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