We were so free

May 26, 2009 10:43 PM

Moments in Time 1989/1990 - The Fall of the Wall and reunification. Films and photos from private collections. With woodpeckers.
posted by tellurian (8 comments total)

Niemand hat die Absicht, eine Mauer zu abbrechen.
posted by GeckoDundee at 10:51 PM on May 26, 2009

The Fall, late 1988.
posted by item at 11:21 PM on May 26, 2009

The Fall, late 1988.
posted by item at 11:21 PM on May 26, 2009

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posted by item at 11:21 PM on May 26, 2009

Hee! 'A Big New Prinz'. Wilson, you dick.
posted by tellurian at 11:45 PM on May 26, 2009

Could we use this to play "Östi, oder?"? For any random picture (which seems to be how that first link resolves), guess which side of the Wall the subject resided.

I say this as someone who was frequently asked for directions in East Berlin, so I intend no snooty fashion high ground. (Though for all my crimes, I never wore jeans with round pockets).
posted by GeckoDundee at 6:48 AM on May 27, 2009

And this is pretty poignant on many levels.
posted by GeckoDundee at 7:11 AM on May 27, 2009

On November 9, 2009, Berlin will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a "Festival of Freedom", during which over 1,000 foam domino tiles over 8 feet tall will be stacked along the former route of the wall in the city center and toppled. - Wikipedia
posted by Joe Beese at 7:39 AM on May 27, 2009