Bowlingtreff
"In 1987, the Leipzig Bowlingtreff opened, extraordinary, postmodern and unique in the GDR. The film portrays knowledgeably and lovingly the house and its special history."
Originally released in 2015. Bowlingtreff is a documentary film. directed by Thomas Beyer. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The “Bowlingtreff” is a bowling alley situated right in the centre of Leipzig opened in July 1987. At that time the quality of life in Leipzig and the whole GDR got worse. Houses collapsed because of poor conditions, public life and amusement was on a very low level. The “Bowlingtreff” was not merely an urban entertainment centre but a revolution in those days. Built with the help of hundreds of volunteers without permission of the state authorities in Berlin the building expresses a free and international architecture known as postmodernism. It is an architecture that was never seen before in Leipzig. Marble and parquet on the floor, a glass roof and beautiful pink pillars. The atmosphere was western as time witnesses remember it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Beyer & Dorschner
- MDR
- NDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowlingtreff about?
The “Bowlingtreff” is a bowling alley situated right in the centre of Leipzig opened in July 1987. At that time the quality of life in Leipzig and the whole GDR got worse. Houses collapsed beca...
Who directed Bowlingtreff?
Bowlingtreff was directed by Thomas Beyer.
How long is Bowlingtreff?
Bowlingtreff has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Bowlingtreff released?
Bowlingtreff was released on October 31, 2015 in theaters.