Cycling the Frame (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 9.7
Released in 1988, Cycling the Frame is a documentary film directed by Cynthia Beatt, running about 27 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a short film (30min), part documentary part art-film, about the Berlin Wall back in 1988 when West Berlin was still an isolated fiefdom of the capitalist west, located 125 miles behind the Iron Curtain in communist eastern Europe. The film follows a young girl (Tilda Swinton of Narnia fame) and her thoughts as she circumnavigates West Berlin alongside the 96 mile long, iconic, symbol of the cold war. The film blends visual and audio art into a montage of simple scenes depicting the wall, its watch towers and life along the border strip just as it was a year before the wall fell and the cold war ended.
Who’s in it. Cycling the Frame stars Tilda Swinton as The Cyclist.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.7/10, Cycling the Frame sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cycling the Frame page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cycling the Frame 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 Cycling the Frame (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cycling the Frame change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cycling the Frame worth watching?
- Cycling the Frame holds an audience score of 9.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cycling the Frame?
- Cycling the Frame stars Tilda Swinton.
- When was Cycling the Frame released?
- Cycling the Frame was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.