The Concessions of Mr. Urquhart (1961)

Overview

Die Konzessionen des Mister Urquhart (The Concessions of Mr. Urquhart) (1961) is an East German documentary directed by Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike, and Joachim Hadaschik. Produced by DEFA, the film explores political and economic themes through the lens of Mr. Urquhart’s dealings, likely examining Western economic policies and their global impact. First broadcast on October 15, 1961, on DFF 1, the documentary continues the Thorndikes’ tradition of politically engaged filmmaking.

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