The East German Police Girl

In a small East German town in 1955, a young boy posts anti-regime posters, leading to his innocent sisters' unjust death. A young police lass flees to the West, threatened with sexual abuse by a high-ranking officer. A female police informant is likened to Judas Iscariot, entangling a police chief's bitterness and grief over the girl he loves.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2022
Publisher: Brown Dog Books

In a small East German town in 1955, a young lad takes on a daring mission: stealthily posting anti-regime posters. However, his actions lead to an unintended tragedy as his innocent sisters are unjustly caught in the crossfire. Faced with the threat of sexual abuse by a high-ranking officer from Berlin, a young police lass, determined to escape her predicament, seizes the opportunity to flee to the West. This decision brings her into contact with a ghastly female police informant, who is metaphorically likened to Judas Iscariot.

Amidst this complex web of events, a police chief finds himself entangled in a bittersweet relationship with a girl he has always loved, but who has never reciprocated his feelings. The weight of his bitterness and grief over her rejection adds an extra layer of emotional turmoil to the already fraught situation.

The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Cold War, where the fear of surveillance and the consequences of defying the regime loom large. The characters are forced to navigate a treacherous landscape, where trust is scarce, and every decision has the potential to alter their lives forever.

Through their struggles and sacrifices, the characters come to understand the true meaning of courage, loyalty, and the price of freedom. The film explores the complexities of human relationships, the power of propaganda, and the enduring impact of political ideologies on individuals and society as a whole.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 197 x 134 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839525001