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The Empty Center (1998): Cast

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The Empty Center is a 1998 documentary directed by Hito Steyerl, starring Dong Yang and Huan Zhu. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.

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The Empty Center (1998) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 2m (62 min)
Director
Hito Steyerl
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Empty Center About?

The premise of The Empty Center without spoilers.

Steyerl surveys the influx of corporations into Berlin, showing how economics and politics push residents to the fringe. In 1990 squatters proclaimed a socialist republic on the death strip; eight years later Mercedes‑Benz built headquarters there. Slow super‑impositions trace new borders, exposing those marginalized by demolition and reconstruction.

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Cast & crew

The Empty Center Cast

Dong Yang leads the cast, with Huan Zhu. Directed by Hito Steyerl.

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The Empty Center FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Empty Center, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Empty Center?

The Empty Center runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

When was The Empty Center released?

The Empty Center was released in 1998.

Who directed The Empty Center?

The Empty Center was directed by Hito Steyerl.

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Who is in the cast of The Empty Center?

The Empty Center stars Dong Yang and Huan Zhu.

Does The Empty Center have a post-credit scene?

No. The Empty Center has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Empty Center in?

The original language of The Empty Center is German.

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