In 1989 the Wall between East and West Germany fell. This also led to the dissolution of the Stasi, the Ministry of State Security of the GDR, leaving behind those that had been responsible for repression and surveillance for years. «Im Nebel der Vergangenheit» («In the Mists of the Past») offers personal insights into the stories of three former Stasi employees and shows how they deal with these conflicts and moral dilemmas today.
«In her documentary web series, Yaiza Jezabel Muñoz Rojas enters the minefield of the perpetrator’s perspective in a totalitarian state and successfully manages this difficult balancing act. Her portraits deal with basic questions that reach beyond German-German history, and a dedicated Instagram channel provides valuable information about the historical context.» – Excerpt supporting statement of the Subject Area Cast / Audiovisual Media
«My project aims to explore the history of the Stasi from a different perspective (that of the perpetrators) and contribute to the process of researching and reappraising German history.» – Yaiza Jezabel Munoz Rojas
«I would like to continue creating audiovisual projects on important political and historical topics, using my creativity and love of documentary films to raise awareness.» – Yaiza Jezabel Munoz Rojas
