
Open the Wall
Directed by Christian Schwochow
Produced by UFA Fiction, ARD Degeto
A warm, playful dramedy that finds humor and humanity in the confusion of ordinary border guards witnessing a historic moment.
A lighthearted look at the opening of the border crossing of Bornholmer Straße in Berlin from the point of view of the confused border guards.
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Does Open the Wall end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is Open the Wall easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is Open the Wall violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Open the Wall scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Open the Wall sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Open the Wall
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Open the Wall
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Open the Wall, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Open the Wall, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Open the Wall, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































