Berlin Around the Corner (1966) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1966 · 85 mins · German

Directed by

Gerhard Klein

Starring

Harald Warmbrunn, Dieter Mann, Angela Brunner, Kurt Böwe, Evamaria Bath, Kaspar Eichel

Set in 1960s Berlin, the story follows two young metalworkers, Olaf and Horst, who challenge their older mates by denouncing outdated machinery and chronic shortages, while flaunting leather jackets and motorbikes. Their criticism lands them in the factory newsletter, sparking a sharp generational clash that intensifies throughout the film.