Gejagt bis zum Morgen
Gejagt bis zum Morgen

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Gejagt bis zum Morgen

1957
Movie
87 min
German

Drama about an impoverished family, a widowed mother and her two sons, trying to get by.

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Director: Hans-Peter ReinachGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A former SS officer, now living under a false identity, is haunted by his past when a former associate appears. He is forced to confront his crimes and the potential consequences he has tried to escape for over a decade. The film explores themes of guilt, identity, and the lingering effects of war.

Critical Reception

Released in East Germany, 'Gejagt bis zum Morgen' was a product of its time, reflecting the post-war efforts to confront and portray the legacy of Nazism within the socialist framework. Critical reception in its original context would have focused on its ideological alignment and portrayal of historical accountability. While not widely reviewed internationally due to its limited release, it's considered a significant film within the GDR's cinematic output for its thematic content.

What Reviewers Say

  • Addresses the difficult themes of post-war guilt and accountability.

  • Reflects the ideological and historical context of East German cinema.

  • Explores the psychological impact of past actions on an individual's present.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced in the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and reflects the sociopolitical climate and cinematic conventions of that era.

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