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NVA

2005 · 94 min Comedy
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

Somewhere in the GDR, in 1988: young soldier Henrik Heidler starts his service in the National People's Army, a whole new world. Together with the weighty troublemaker Krüger, Heidler and his fellow soldiers try to somehow do their time between old hands and bureaucrats. It's not always fun, because the superiors are annoying with socialist propaganda from the day before yesterday, the material and equipment is scarce and not exactly new, while morale is at rock bottom. His relationship with his girlfriend isn't holding up either. But then Heidler meets Marie, the daughter of commander Kalt of all people, and falls in love. And then, at some point, the Wall comes down and everything changes ... for everyone in the NVA!

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Year 2005
Country Germany
Genre Comedy
Director Leander Haußmann
Runtime 94 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (39 votes)

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The film constructs a comedic chronicle of barracks life in the GDR's final days, relying on the contrast between systemic absurdity and genuine human stories. It explores personal dramas against the backdrop of historic upheaval with a blend of irony and warm humor.

What lingers after viewing is a poignant mix of satire and tender coming-of-age, where world-changing events serve as mere scenery for small, human destinies. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Leander Haußmann

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