Dear Fatherland Be at Peace

About This Movie

Dear Fatherland Be at Peace is a gritty piece of '70s German cinema that plays with paranoia and identity. The atmosphere is thick and tense, set against the backdrop of Berlin just after the wall went up. Roland Klick’s direction has this raw, almost documentary style that really immerses you in Bruno's plight. The performances are haunting, especially from the lead; there's a real sense of desperation and moral ambiguity. The pacing is deliberate, leaving you to sit with the tension, which might not appeal to everyone, but it works for me. The practical effects are minimal but impactful, adding to the film’s realism. It’s a distinctive exploration of loyalty and betrayal in a divided city.

Released in West Germany, 1976.Filmed on location in Berlin during a tense era.Features a striking minimalist score.Not widely known outside of collector circles.