What Would the Drop Know About That?
Originally released in 2008. What Would the Drop Know About That? is a documentary film. directed by Jan Zabeil. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A stylized short documentary about the Reichstag building and its foreign cleaning staff. They mop endless corridors, remove dust from lampshades and clean countless windows. In voice-over, they talk about their work and the significance of the building. For example, one man enthusiastically cleans a text embedded in the floor, explaining that some of the letters are more difficult to clean than others - but without understanding the meaning of the text. Set in the center of German democracy, the film takes a philosophical approach to questions of politics and migration.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen 'Konrad Wolf'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What Would the Drop Know About That? about?
A stylized short documentary about the Reichstag building and its foreign cleaning staff. They mop endless corridors, remove dust from lampshades and clean countless windows. In voice-over, they ta...
Who directed What Would the Drop Know About That??
What Would the Drop Know About That? was directed by Jan Zabeil.
How long is What Would the Drop Know About That??
What Would the Drop Know About That? has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was What Would the Drop Know About That? released?
What Would the Drop Know About That? was released on June 4, 2008 in theaters.