Berliner Ballade (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1990, Berliner Ballade is a documentary film directed by Chris Marker, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. Some months after the fall of the Berlin wall, during the time of federal elections in Germany in 1990, Chris Marker shot this passionate documentary, reflecting the state of the place and its spirit with remarkable acuity.
Who’s in it. Berliner Ballade stars Catherine Belkhodja, Wolf Biermann, Stephan Hermlin and Jürgen Böttcher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Berliner Ballade has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Berliner Ballade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Berliner Ballade tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Berliner Ballade (1990)?
- In US, Berliner Ballade is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Berliner Ballade worth watching?
- Berliner Ballade holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Berliner Ballade?
- Berliner Ballade stars Catherine Belkhodja, Wolf Biermann, Stephan Hermlin, Jürgen Böttcher and Jutta Braband.
- When was Berliner Ballade released?
- Berliner Ballade was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.