Little Berlin 2020
Distributed by Good Docs
Produced by Paul Wauters, Sophie Martin, and Nicolas D'autryve
Directed by Kate Mcmullen
Streaming, 14 mins
College - General Adult
Agriculture; Animals; European History
Date Entered: 03/17/2025
Reviewed by Michael J. Coffta, Business Librarian, Bloomsburg University of PennsylvaniaThis comical allegory gives viewers a light-spirited look at the indiscriminate consequences of the remapping of Germany following World War II. In this German town of Little Berlin, a farm is separated between the Eastern and Western Blocs, separating the only bull in town with the rest of the cows. The narration by Christoph Waltz accomplishes the precisely designed tone of the film: earnest while being quirky and enjoyable. The amusing graphics, animations, and overall humor make for a brief but memorable film.
Awards:Students Grand Prize, Fenêtre sur courts Festival; Best Script, Short-Films Festival of Villeurbanne; Best Comedy Short,New York City Short Film Festival; Best Original Score Award, Sapporo International Short Film Festival & Market
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