Die Geschichte vom Onkel Willy aus Golzow

Subsequent discovery of one of the students from the class, to whom in "Curricula vitae" was not yet dedicated a portrait sketch. What the smallest in the class knew how to make of himself. Why the agricultural machinist and father of two sons from his first marriage is called uncle by his third son.

Directed by Winfried Junge, Barbara Junge, Die Geschichte vom Onkel Willy aus Golzow leans on a strong ensemble — Winfried Junge — 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 1996.