The Indestructibles

About The Indestructibles

East Germany, 1986. When her sister flees to West Berlin, the life of a young East German woman is turned upside down as she must justify her involvement in the escape to the authorities and decide between her family and her own safety.

The Indestructibles is a 2021 history film directed by Valentina Schwendinger. Paula Edda Klein appears as Maika, Markus von Lingen as Kommissar, and Gian Luca Rausch as Paul.

Released in May 2021, it runs 17 minutes.

Shelv files it under cold war, strong woman, east germany, and stasi. American members can watch it on ShortsTV Amazon Channel.

The Lives of Others, Atomic Blonde, and Torn Curtain make useful companions to The Indestructibles.