Question 7

De Bresson is the 15-year-old son of pastor Gwynn. He lives in East Germany where the Communist Party denies education to those who don't hold "politically correct views," which include an anti-religion stance. Before he can enter the music conservatory, De Bresson must answer seven questions, the last of which asks for a major influence on his life. Knowing that it is religion and that he must deny his beliefs to get into the conservatory, De Bresson asks his friends for advice. His teacher encourages the boy to make the politically correct decision, while his girl friend and father tell him to stick to his principles. The Communist Party gives him a chance to per...