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Die Gilge

Documentary
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1998-12-01
1h 14m
DE
Released
SWR

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Shortly behind the once East Prussian, now Russian town of Tilsit, the Memel splits into a delta. The widest arms of this delta, the Ruß and Gilge, finally flow into the Curonian Lagoon. The river landscape is characterized by high soil moisture. Cultivation was only possible thanks to a complicated drainage system. The Gilge was also an important waterway. Today, this drainage system is decaying, the Gilge is silting up and the landscape is being renaturalized. The old villages are falling into disrepair due to a lack of money and life is characterized by increasing poverty. We meet the inhabitants, such as the farmer Anatoli, who came here from Siberia and built a new house on the foundations of a German house, or old Anastasia, who can still remember living with the Germans until they were expelled.

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About Die Gilge

Shortly behind the once East Prussian, now Russian town of Tilsit, the Memel splits into a delta. The widest arms of this delta, the Ruß and Gilge, finally flow into the Curonian Lagoon. The river landscape is characterized by high soil moisture. Cultivation was only possible thanks to a complicated drainage system. The Gilge was also an important waterway. Today, this drainage system is decaying, the Gilge is silting up and the landscape is being renaturalized. The old villages are falling into disrepair due to a lack of money and life is characterized by increasing poverty. We meet the inhabitants, such as the farmer Anatoli, who came here from Siberia and built a new house on the foundations of a German house, or old Anastasia, who can still remember living with the Germans until they were expelled. Running 74 minutes.

Die Gilge Cast and Characters

The cast features Volker Koepp (as Narrator (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Die Gilge has built such a passionate audience.

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Die Gilge runs for 74 minutes (about 1.2 hour).

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Die Gilge holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Die Gilge?

The main cast includes Volker Koepp.

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What is Die Gilge about?

Die Gilge is a Documentary film. Shortly behind the once East Prussian, now Russian town of Tilsit, the Memel splits into a delta. The widest arms of this delta, the Ruß and Gilge, finally flow into the Curonian Lagoon. The river landscape is characterized by high soil moisture. Cultivation was only possible thanks to a complicated drainage system. The Gilge was also an important waterway. Today, this drainage system is decaying, the Gilge is silting up and the landscape is being renaturalized. The old villages are falling into disrepair due to a lack of money and life is characterized by increasing poverty. We meet the inhabitants, such as the farmer Anatoli, who came here from Siberia and built a new house on the foundations of a German house, or old Anastasia, who can still remember living with the Germans until they were expelled.

When was Die Gilge released?

Die Gilge was released on December 1, 1998. It has a runtime of 1h 14m. The film was produced by SWR.

Who stars in Die Gilge?

Die Gilge stars Volker Koepp. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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