There's been a lot of German movies and documentaries made about the unification of West and East Germany, but I think this one is one of the most interesting ones I have seen. Following the life of a troubled photographer and some of his friends that are trying to adjust to this new capitalist system, he feels left behind and disappointed by the Western way of life and the changes made to his home city, Berlin. The city provides a great background against which these stories are told, and the photography in the film is really beautiful. Being a photographer myself I was moved in many ways by this documentary, and I believe that many people would enjoy it, even if they're not involved in photography. It's a very interesting work.
Review of Lichter aus dem Hintergrund
