3 1/2 Hours at Central-Kino Hof: History between Freedom and Decision
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3 1/2 Hours: A Cinematic Decision on the Day of the Wall Construction
On Sunday, November 15, 2026, the Central Cinema Hof will show the feature film 3 1/2 Hours as part of the 16th German-German Film Days. The film takes place in an interzonal train from Munich to East Berlin, condensing a historical turning point into an intense human drama.
A Train as a Stage for German History
On August 13, 1961, the travelers at the beginning of their journey have no idea that their lives will fundamentally change. As the train approaches the inner-German border, the news of the beginning of the Wall construction becomes an oppressive certainty. The travelers from the GDR have only three and a half hours to decide about their future.
Between Personal Freedom and Political Reality
Ed Herzog's feature film from 2021 combines historical research with precise character portrayal. Relationships, professional perspectives, and political beliefs come under the pressure of a situation where every decision has immediate consequences. The limited space of the train creates a concentrated exhibition atmosphere of cinematic experience: glances, conversations, and tense silence become forms of expression for a society in upheaval.
Cinematic Memory Culture and Political Education
3 1/2 Hours understands history not as an abstract chronology but as an aesthetic experience of individual responsibility. The staging makes the Cold War, the German division, and the consequences of the Wall construction comprehensible through personal conflicts. Thus, the film screening opens a pathway to historical education, memory culture, and democratic reflection.
Conversation with Prof. Robert Krause
Following the event, Prof. Robert Krause will be present. As a screenwriter, author, producer, director, and eyewitness, he brings a special connection of cinematic expertise and personal memory. The Hof event will be moderated by Dr. Ludwig Unger, head of the Bavarian State Center for Political Education.
Conclusion: Experience History Live in the Cinema
Visitors can expect an immersive art experience between feature film, contemporary history, and political dialogue. The viewing of the work on the cinema screen makes it visible how historical decisions intervene in private life paths. Anyone wanting to experience German division, Wall construction, and memory culture from a personal perspective should not miss this special film screening at the Central Cinema Hof.
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