Jeder stirbt für sich allein: A Berlin Resistance Drama

This 1962 West German television film, based on Hans Fallada's novel, tells the true story of a working-class couple who resist the Nazi regime after their son is killed in World War II. Directed by former German Resistance member Falk Harnack, the teleplay was broadcast on the eve of the 18th anniversary of the 20 July 1944 attempt on Hitler's life, commemorating unknown fighters against Nazi terror.

Attendees can expect a gripping political drama that explores themes of civil disobedience and sacrifice. The film features a strong cast including Alfred Schieske and Edith Schultze-Westrum as the Quangels, with a narrative that captures the fear and distrust of wartime Berlin. This screening offers a chance to experience a historically significant work that was the first screen adaptation of Fallada's novel.

For those interested in German history and resistance cinema, this event provides a rare opportunity to see a film that honors the courage of ordinary people. The production is part of a series of adaptations, but this original teleplay remains a powerful testament to the human spirit against oppression.