People on Sunday

This semi-documentary experimental silent film, set in the vibrant metropolis of Berlin in the 1930s, was created by a group of enthusiastic amateurs on an exceptionally small budget. With its unpolished charm and raw depiction of life during this tumultuous time, it captures the essence of the city and offers a unique window into history. Of particular note is its creation by two young filmmakers who would go on to great acclaim - Billy Wilder and Fred Zinnemann, both of whom served as screenwriters and directors for this groundbreaking project. Through authentic scenes and unpretentious storytelling, the film invites viewers into a world that is both fascinatingly distant from our own and eerily familiar at the same time.