Movie

Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie

★ 6.8(8)20073h 1m

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Director: Miguel Alexandre
Release date: 2007-09-28
Runtime: 3h 1m
Language: Finnish
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: UFA Fernsehproduktion

About Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie

Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie is a 2007 movie in the TV Movie and Drama genres, directed by Miguel Alexandre, starring Veronica Ferres, Peter Kremer and Filip Peeters. It has a runtime of 3 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on a true story, Miguel Alexandre's two-part drama focuses on an East German woman and the fight for her children. Spring 1982: Sara Bender, living with her daughters Silvia and Sabine in the East German town of Erfurt, wants to marry her colleague Peter, but shortly before the wedding, her father is killed in a road accident. As the funeral takes place in West Germany, she isn't allowed to got there, so she starts planning to leave her communist home country forever. Trying to flee via Romania, she is caught by the secret service. After years in jail, Sara is ransomed by the West German government, but without her daughters. To draw the world's attention on her desperate situation, she starts demonstrating at the Berlin border crossing Checkpoint Charlie

Cast

Veronica Ferres

Sara Bender

Peter Kremer

Peter Koch

Filip Peeters

Richard Panter

Michael Schenk

Hans Wimpel

Karl Kranzkowski

Horst Seelig

Maria Ehrich

Silvia Bender

Elisa Schlott

Sabine Bender

Peggy Lukac

Marlene Engel

Winnie Böwe

Britta Sandfuß

Charlotte Schwab

Aenne Bubach

Julia Jäger

Regina Pries

Götz Schubert

Martin Pries

Themes & keywords

berlin wallloss of loved oneattempt to escapeescape agenteast germany

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie in Germany?+

Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie on Netflix?+

Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie?+

Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie has a runtime of 3 hours 1 minute (181 minutes).

Who stars in Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie?+

Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie stars Veronica Ferres, Peter Kremer, Filip Peeters, Michael Schenk and Karl Kranzkowski.

When did Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie come out?+

Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie is a 2007 movie directed by Miguel Alexandre.

What genre is Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie?+

Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie is TV Movie and Drama film.

Who directed Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie?+

Die Frau vom Checkpoint Charlie was directed by Miguel Alexandre.