Wer zu spät kommt – Das Politbüro erlebt die deutsche Revolution

This documentary reconstructs key incidents that led to the collapse of socialism in East Germany. It covers the fraud in local elections, the opening of Hungary's borders, and the surge of East German refugees seeking to escape to the West. It also highlights the GDR's 40th anniversary celebrations and the Politburo's inadequate responses to the unfolding crisis.

A significant moment in the film is the press conference on November 9, 1989, where Günther Schabowski mistakenly declared the immediate opening of the 'Iron Curtain.' This announcement was a catalyst for the eventual fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the GDR as it had existed.

For collectors of documentary films, especially those focusing on historical events and political upheaval, this title provides a unique insight into the inner workings of the GDR's leadership during a transformative period in European history.