35 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall: Film demonstration and historical discussion in Berlin
35 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall: Film demonstration and historical discussion in Berlin
An event that changed history! A previously unknown film material from the turbulent year 1989 will see the light of the public on October 17, 2024 in Berlin. The journalist and author Christian Walther discovered a fascinating piece of history in the archives after 35 years: a gripping debate from November 9, 1989, an evening that not only affected the division of Germany, but also the world. In the French Friedrichstadtkirche, leading heads of the time gathered to discuss an alternative GDR - only hours before the wall fell.
be part of this historic evening! The Evangelical Academy in Berlin and the Heinrich Böll Foundation invite you to be part of this unique film screening. "The churches, the parties and the future of this country" - this was the title of the last comprehensive discussion about the visions of a future GDR that have the politically affected citizens in patience. At that time, the participants had no idea about the dramatic events that would develop in the coming hours.
insights into an eventful time
top -class personalities such as Manfred Stolpe, Rainer Eppelmann and Lothar de Maizière were present in this historical place. In the fully occupied church, the pressing questions were dealt with: what could a fairer GDR look like? What would the perspectives be without the dominance of the SED? Representatives of all political analyzes - from SED to CDU to new opposition movements - searched for answers and passionately discussed the future of the country.
This recording from a crucial moment of history is a precious invitation to listen to the thoughts and ideas of the time. Feel the emotions and hear what happened behind the scenes of the political upheavals.
The event takes place at 6 p.m. in the French Friedrichstadtkirche am Gendarmenmarkt 5 in Berlin and, after the film screening, offers a panel discussion, moderated by Robert Ide, an author at the Tagesspiegel. Here you have the chance to talk to contemporary witnesses and experience their personal memories.
Not only clever film enjoyment awaits the participants, but also the opportunity to deepen the conversations in an informal framework after the discussion at wine and pastries.
as you can participate
Now register for a piece of history that you shouldn't miss! Information and registration for the event can be found at www.eaberlin.de/andere-ddr . Heinz-Joachim Lohmann and Claudia Gust are also available for questions.
prepare for an evening that calls the glowing energy and the burning questions of a past time! It is a unique opportunity to understand the roots of the turn and hear the voices of those who had the courage to shape the future.
don't wait too long - the places are limited and the demand will be great!