It was the biggest escape in the history of the Berlin Wall: in one historic night of October 1964, 57 East-Berliners try their luck through a tunnel into West Berlin. Just before the last few reach the other side, the East German border guards notice the escape and open fire. Remarkably, all the refugees and their escape agents make it out of the tunnel unscathed, but one border guard is dead: 21-year-old officer Egon Schultz.

Documentary about Markus Wolf.

Der Tunnel is a documentary film released in 1999 that takes a deep dive into the construction of an underground tunnel. It showcases the various challenges and triumphs faced by the engineers and workers involved in this monumental project. The film provides an in-depth look at the planning, engineering, and construction processes, as well as the impact of the tunnel on the surrounding community. Through interviews and extensive footage, Der Tunnel sheds light on the incredible feats achieved in creating this underground passageway.