Based on true experiences of the author Hans Oliva-Hagen, this comedy is considered one of the first DEFA films that was close to the reality of life of its audience. Kalle has to fetch carbide and travels from Dresden to Wittenberge to do so. There he finds himself in the unpleasant situation of having to return to Dresden with seven barrels of carbide. All he can do is use his inventiveness and optimistic attitude to turn this difficult task into an adventurous, entertaining and fun journey.
Timeless
1h 20min
16 FSK
DE
A simple errand trip from Dresden to Wittenberge develops into an exciting contemporary document about the GDR.
Based on true experiences of the author Hans Oliva-Hagen, this comedy is considered one of the first DEFA films that was close to the reality of life of its audience.
Kalle has to fetch carbide and travels from Dresden to Wittenberge to do so. There he finds himself in the unpleasant situation of having to return to Dresden with seven barrels of carbide.
All he can do is use his inventiveness and optimistic attitude to turn this difficult task into an adventurous, entertaining and fun journey.