Was bleibt sind wir

A look behind the renovated facades to find out how the transformation has changed the personal lives of people in the Ruhr region. The focus is on the question of what will remain of the Ruhr identity that was once shaped by the local heavy industry.

Directed by Werner Kubny, Per Schnell, Was bleibt sind wir leans on a strong ensemble — Bernt Hahn, Frank Goosen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2010.