New Doc 'Pride & Eccentricity' Spotlights East German Women's Workforce Struggles
A new film, 'Pride & Eccentricity', is shedding light on the experiences of East German women in the workforce during the 1990s. Directed by Gerd Kroske, the documentary explores the challenges faced by women during this tumultuous period, inspired by the work of Oskar Negt and Alexander Kluge.
Kroske discovered archived interviews with women from the 1990s in Leipzig's House of Democracy, which sparked his interest. He found the women for his film by reaching out to those within a 50-kilometer radius, comparing it to browsing a photo album. The film features women who held traditionally male jobs, sourced from the raw material of the film 'Earlier we were good enough' by a mining union.
The women in 'Pride & Eccentricity' discuss their work, working conditions, and remuneration frankly, defining themselves through their professional lives. Kroske believes the film fills a gap in media representation, showing the harsh realities of East German women's working lives post-Wende. He wanted to connect this old film material with the current situation of women in the labor market, highlighting the gap that has persisted over three decades.
Kroske's previous film, 'Kehraus', gained attention for its pirate radio broadcast on Kanal X. With 'Pride & Eccentricity', he continues to push boundaries, giving voice to the often overlooked experiences of East German women in the workforce. The film is a testament to their resilience and a call for continued progress in gender equality in the labor market.
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