Carbide and Sorrel

Set in post WW2 Dresden, this DEFA drama tells the story of Karl Bluecher, a factory worker known as Kalle, who is trying to procure carbide, which is desperately needed for re-starting production in a destroyed factory. He travels to Wittenberg - the only place where carbide can be found – and once there, finds himself in the unfortunate situation of having to hitchhike his way back to Dresden, transporting seven heavy barrels of carbide. However, his inventiveness and optimistic attitude help transform the grueling task into an adventurous and funny journey.