Arbeit im Mehringhof oder: Wege ins Paradies

About This Movie

So, 'Arbeit im Mehringhof oder: Wege ins Paradies' is this fascinating documentary from '86 that dives into the experimental scene of Berlin-Kreuzberg. It captures the era when a factory got repurposed into a hub for alternative projects, trying out self-management and all these funky work concepts. The tone is pretty raw, reflecting the struggles and aspirations of the time. There's a sense of hope, mixed with the harsh reality of what it means to work outside the norm. The pacing is deliberate, letting you soak in the atmosphere of these collective endeavors. Not a flashy film, but it’s authentic, and you really get a feel of the community spirit and the challenges they faced.

Documentary on self-management in BerlinReflects 1980s alternative cultureExplores themes of community and collaboration