When Helmut Kohl Fooled the StasiThe German Chancellor in the GDR

45 min

Available until 31/07/2024

In 1988, West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl travelled to the GDR for a secret visit to several East German cities. This is the story of how the former West-German leader outwitted the Stasi and was able to meet ordinary GDR citizens in at times absurd situations.

Director

Claus Räfle

Country

Germany

Year

2023

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