Dessau Dancers (2014)
• June 29th, 2014 • 1h 31min
Music, Comedy
Overview
In the summer of 1985, an American movie also ignites young people in the GDR: "Beatstreet" ensures full cinemas and subsequently a new phenomenon in the streets - breakdancing! The 18-year-old Frank is electrified and founds the "Break Beaters" with like-minded friends in Dessau. The troupe dances on the streets and soon forms the spearhead of the breakdance movement in the GDR. But sooner than they would have liked, the street dancers came to the attention of the state. And they like to keep control over the leisure activities of their youth. Because what the GDR cannot ban, it tries to control - ergo the project must become socialist! So breakdancing becomes "acrobatic show dancing" and the "Break Beaters" are built up as a showcase troupe, sent around the country and soon celebrated like rock stars. But fame comes at a price and Frank slowly realizes that the price is pretty high.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
Discovering Dance On Film
Released on: 2020-12-12
Documentary, Music
A celebration of extraordinary choreographed moments in a countdown of TOP 25 of the most memorable ...
Berlin is in Germany
Released on: 2001-11-01
Comedy, Drama
When Martin, a former GDR citizen, is released from jail, he lately becomes confronted with the cons...
Roman Holiday
Released on: 1953-08-26
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while i...
Hot Summer
Released on: 1968-06-20
Comedy, Music
In this East German teen musical, a group of girls are planning to take their summer vacation togeth...
The Gold Rush
Released on: 1925-07-13
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl...
Hype Nation 3D
Released on: 2014-01-16
Drama, Music, Crime, Comedy
Ryan and Kevin and their crew from Los Angeles are hired by U.S. Interpol to be matched up against t...
Desert Dancer
Released on: 2014-07-03
Drama, Music
Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to b...
Coppelia
Released on: 2022-03-03
Animation, Family, Music, Fantasy, Science Fiction
When everyone in town falls under the spell of charismatic cosmetic surgeon Doctor Coppelius, feisty...
Alle Alle
Released on: 2007-02-12
Comedy
Ina, just released from prison, returns to the place of her childhood in search of life and meets th...
Ete and Ali
Released on: 1985-05-31
Drama, Comedy
Ete and Ali are discharged from the army. Since Ete knows that his wife is having an affair, he does...
Mitzi
Released on: 1968-10-14
Music, Comedy
Mitzi Gaynor welcomes guests George Hamilton & Phil Harris (The Jungle Book) for a sparkling hour of...
Mitzi's 2nd Special
Released on: 1969-10-13
Music, Comedy
Mitzi Gaynor opens her second special with a dazzling performance of "Let Go." Additional songs incl...
Pop, Lock 'n Roll
Released on: 2017-09-29
Music
Loaded with a love story and set in the club scene in Cape Town, it’s a feel good rags to riches fil...
Grill Point
Released on: 2002-02-12
Comedy, Drama
In the style of a documentary this tragic comedy tells the story of a relationship crisis between tw...
Good Bye, Lenin!
Released on: 2003-02-13
Comedy, Drama
Alex Kerner's mother was in a coma while the Berlin wall fell. When she wakes up he must try to keep...
Night on Earth
Released on: 1991-12-12
Comedy, Drama
A quintet of cabbies in five cities and their remarkable fares on the same eventful night.
Anna Kendrick Goes K-Pop with F(x)
Released on: 2013-03-28
Comedy, Music
Anna Kendrick joins the K-Pop supergroup f(x) on their World Tour and things go as well as you'd exp...
Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man
Released on: 2000-05-05
Drama, Family, Music, Fantasy
A child is born. We see underwater swimmers representing this. He is young, in a jungle setting, wit...
Doug's 1st Movie
Released on: 1999-03-26
Animation, Family, Comedy
Doug and his pal Skeeter set's out to find the monster of Lucky Duck Lake. Though things get really ...