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Who's Afraid of the Bogeyman
10.0 / 10• 1989• 52m•NR• German
Documentary
Storyline
Portrait of a private coal company in East Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg district in 1988/89. The feisty woman boss runs the business with humour and understanding. Her seven male employees respect her. To the outside world, they are all tough guys, but as they describe their jobs and personal situations, above and beyond the hard manual labour, their vulnerability starts to come to light.
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Helke Misselwitz's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Who's Afraid of the Bogeyman is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
