35 Photos (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1985, 35 Photos is a documentary film directed by Helke Misselwitz, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman born in 1949, the year the GDR was founded, talks about her life based on 35 images in her family album that each represent one year. This short was to premiere on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of East Germany. Officials rejected it, however, as an ostensibly negative portrait of GDR family life presented by an atypical woman. It was released under a different title a year later.
Who’s in it. 35 Photos stars Karin R. as herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, 35 Photos sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on GuideDoc and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 35 Photos page.
If you liked it. Fans of 35 Photos 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 35 Photos (1985)?
- In US, 35 Photos is available to stream on GuideDoc and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 35 Photos worth watching?
- 35 Photos holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 35 Photos?
- 35 Photos stars Karin R..
- When was 35 Photos released?
- 35 Photos was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.