Brigitte und Marcel - Golzower Lebenswege

The tragic story of a fun-loving schoolgirl who was the first in her class to become a mother at seventeen, remained unmarried for a long time, worked as a poultry farmer and died of heart failure at the age of 29. It is also the story of her son, who after his apprenticeship in Golzow was unable to find work as a factory fitter and who is also the father of a disabled child.

Directed by Winfried Junge, Barbara Junge, Brigitte und Marcel - Golzower Lebenswege 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 1999.