A moving coming of age story in a time of extreme change: on August 23, 1944 in a small city in Romanian Transylvania, the 16 year old Felix Goldschmidt awaits his classmates for their traditional Exitus Party (school graduation). However, this very day the kingdom of Romania takes leave of its ally of many years - Nazi Germany - thus ending the 800 year old, highly successful story of ethnic German immigration at the feet of the Carpathian Mountains. It is a great story of young people's blindness to the rise of Fascism, the destruction of bourgeois values, a first love and shattered friendships.
Trading Germans is a documentary film that delves into the untold stories of the Banat-Swabian minority in Romania. Focusing on the period of the Cold War, the film explores their struggles for democracy, exodus, and the transcultural experiences they faced due to their minority status. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal accounts, Trading Germans uncovers the intricate dynamics of international relations, political upheavals, and the resilience of a community caught in the midst of a totalitarian state.
Founded by German ethnics, Lindenfeld has been a prosperous settlement. Today, there are only three inhabitants left with their hates and hopes.
A Love Story, Lindenfeld is a drama set in the small village of Lindenfeld in Romania. The movie explores the themes of love and migration as the characters navigate their lives in this close-knit community. It delves into the challenges faced by the villagers, particularly the Banat Swabian ethnic German community, and their journey to Germany for a better future.
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