In the Name of the People (1974 film)

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In the Name of the People
Directed by Ottokar Runze
Written byOttokar Runze
Produced byOttokar Runze
Cinematography
  • Paul Ellmerer
  • Michael Epp
Release date
  • 7 November 1974 (1974-11-07)
Running time
128 minutes
CountryWest Germany
LanguageGerman

In the Name of the People (German : Im Namen des Volkes) is a 1974 West German documentary film directed by Ottokar Runze. It was entered into the 24th Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Silver Bear. [1]

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References

  1. "Berlinale 1974: Prize Winners". berlinale.de. Retrieved 3 July 2010.