From the West (2016) is a Documentary film that follows a film essay investigating the question of what “the West” means beyond the cardinal direction: a model of society inscribed itself in the Federal Republic of Germany’s postwar history and architecture. The narrator shifts among reflections on modern architecture and property relations, detailed scenes from childhood, and a passed-down memory of a “hemmed-in West Germany,” recalling the years of her parents’ membership in a 1970s communist splinter group. Currently, you can watch From the West on DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.