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The most notorious of these was \u003cem data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eTrace of Stones\u003c\/em\u003e, a powerful and controversial political drama directed by acclaimed East German filmmaker \u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eFrank Beyer\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eJakob the Liar\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eThe story follows \u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eHannes Balla\u003c\/strong\u003e (Manfred Krug), the outspoken and charismatic leader of a construction crew at a major East German worksite. Determined to keep his projects moving forward, Balla is willing to bend the rules—including stealing scarce building materials—to get the job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eConcerned about his rebellious behavior, the ruling \u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eSocialist Unity Party\u003c\/strong\u003e assigns \u003cstrong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eSecretary Werner Horrath\u003c\/strong\u003e (Eberhard Esche) to supervise the site and bring order to Balla’s operations. At the same time, a new engineer arrives: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eKati Klee\u003c\/strong\u003e (Krystyna Stypułkowska), the only woman working in the male-dominated environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eAs tensions rise, a complex love triangle develops between Klee, Balla, and Horrath. Personal conflicts soon intertwine with political pressures, creating a volatile situation that threatens to erupt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eOffering a sharp and nuanced look at everyday socialism in practice, \u003cem data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eTrace of Stones\u003c\/em\u003e was widely interpreted as a critique of East Germany’s political system. The film was quickly withdrawn from theaters in 1966, and director Frank Beyer was prevented from directing another feature film until 1975. The film itself remained suppressed until after the fall of the Berlin Wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eMasters of Cinema Series\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly presents this historically significant and extraordinary film, available on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eBlu-ray for the first time\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eLimited edition \u003cstrong data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003eO-card slipcase\u003c\/strong\u003e with new artwork by Carly A-F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eCollector’s booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eDocumentary: \u003cem data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003eThe 11th Plenum: A Cultural Devastation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eDocumentary: \u003cem data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003eTrace of Time: Director Frank Beyer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eChildren’s Home\u003c\/em\u003e (1978)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Valoria Video","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52115763495234,"sku":null,"price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/9427\/9490\/files\/9a579637-0cba-4559-b0d8-cc929c100352.webp?v=1772476452","url":"https:\/\/valoriavideo.com\/products\/pre-order-trace-of-stones-limited-edition-blu-ray-region-b","provider":"Valoria Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}