Storyline
Interview with Jochen Girke, a retired East German Stasi agent, filmed March, 1990 to June, 1991. Questions explore his study of psychology for use as a filmmaker and trainer of interrogators and informers. Segments include conversations with his parents, teacher, former girlfriend and wife.
Cast & Crew
JG
Jochen Girke
Self - Interviewee
Lead
Tamara Trampe
Self - Interviewer
Jürgen Fuchs
Self
Gabriele Girke
Self
PG
Paul Girke
Self
What People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tamara Trampe's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
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