Vaterland
2002, German. Directed by Thomas Heise.
In Saxon-Anhalt, near the town of Zerbst, set away from busy roads, next to a deserted military landing strip, is the village of Straguth. An unimportant place. Lost in time. Or ahead of time. The film describes the people of this quiet place, in the past, the present and the future. A film like the digging of a hole. If one could dig in spiral form. And dig a black hole. An archaeological journey to landscape, people and things, traces of changing times and transition. Wide open landscapes and detailed drawings of people within. And on entering Otto Nathos’ modest bar, there is always talk of the war. The era of youth.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Vaterland is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India.
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- Released
- 18 October 2002
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Thomas Heise
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Vaterland runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Vaterland is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Vaterland?
Vaterland (2002) was directed by Thomas Heise.