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Necessary Years of Learning

Necessary Years of Learning

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Documentary

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Böttcher made his graduation film about young people who had become delinquent in a youth work yard in Thuringia. Already here a striking feature of his later films becomes apparent: Jürgen Böttcher gives his protagonists a lot of space; he approaches them without prejudice, empathetically and carefully. In addition, his curiosity can be felt in the life situations and stories of his characters.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

German

Runtime

25 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

01 April 1960

Country

East Germany

Cast

Horst Jonischkan

Horst Jonischkan

Norbert Christian

Norbert Christian

voice

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