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Zement

November 2, 1973

Originally released in 1973. Zement is a drama film. directed by Manfred Wekwerth.

Starring Hilmar Thate, Renate Richter, and Ursula Werner

Synopsis

Early 1921: a man is on his way home. Gleb Chumalov, regimental commander, worker and Hero of the Order of the Red Banner, returns to his home town from the Civil War. The victory over the enemies of the Russian people gives him the conviction that a new, better time will dawn overnight. Gleb looks for his comrades from earlier years, but only finds people who are emaciated by their efforts. The cement works where he used to work has been plundered and abandoned. With great effort, Gleb and his comrades try to get the plant up and running again. The struggle seems to begin anew... It is the time after the victory of the “Great October Socialist Revolution“ and the time of building a new society.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 2, 1973 52 years ago
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Fernsehen der DDR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zement about?

Early 1921: a man is on his way home. Gleb Chumalov, regimental commander, worker and Hero of the Order of the Red Banner, returns to his home town from the Civil War. The victory over the enemies ...

Who directed Zement?

Zement was directed by Manfred Wekwerth.

When was Zement released?

Zement was released on November 2, 1973 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Zement?

The main cast of Zement includes Hilmar Thate, Renate Richter, Ursula Werner, Günter Naumann, Arno Wyzniewski.