Michael and Us: Meet Me in Helsinki
Jacobin Radio
Life in East Berlin
This chapter discusses the portrayal of life in East Berlin during the Cold War and challenges the common perception of it being dark and joyless. It explores films like 'Fall in Leaves' and 'Tetris' that represent Western freedom and consumerism through consumer products and 80s music.
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