Günter Wallraff - Ganz unten (1986)

Günther Wallraff assumes the identity of a Turkish man called Ali Sigirlioglu. He opts to disguise himself for his experiment. He alters his appearance by wearing contact lenses and a wig to make himself appear younger.

Director:

Jörg Gfrörer (as Jörg Gförer)

Writers:

Jörg Gfrörer (as Jörg Gförer), Günter Wallraff (book)

Star:

Jörg Gfrörer

1 win.

Cast

Credited cast:
Jörg Gfrörer	...	Narrator (voice) (as Jörg Gförer)

Storyline

Günther Wallraff assumes the identity of a Turkish man named Ali Sigirlioglu. He opts to disguise himself for his experiment. He alters his appearance by wearing contact lenses and a wig to make himself appear younger, and additionally adopts what he considers to be a stereotypical cartoon accent and affect. Wallraff publishes an ad in a newspaper as Ali Sigirlioglu, stating his willingness to work any job, including hard labor. He takes on various jobs as an unqualified worker, including work as a farmhand, a McDonald's fast food worker, and an emergency response worker in a nuclear power plant. Wallraff concludes his undercover experiment after two years as a result of the physical strain and health problems the various jobs caused him.

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Plot Keywords:

based on book | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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User Reviews

Best Documentation-Movie

This outstanding documentation of Guenter Wallraff in the middle of the 80's gentleman-got along, the spectators inspired and frightened. Because "Ganz unten" is a voucher for it, as cruelly one is used in Germany, before-all-hires as a foreigner. Fortunately that changed nowadays. Who saw the film, in any case must read also the book. One of the best documentations at all.

Details

Country:

West Germany

Language:

German

Release Date:

20 February 1986 (West Germany)

Also Known As:

En alttakiler

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kaos, Pirat, Radio Bremen (RB)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color