The Founder's Fundfor Student Researchers |
DEFA Film Library turns 25!25 Screenings for 25% Off |
DEFA Film Library Endowment |
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The Founder’s Fund, established in honor of retired founding director Barton Byg, aims to support the work of student researchers interested in East German cinema and DEFA Film Library collections. Application guidelines now posted! |
We’d like to celebrate our 25th anniversary with you! PLEASE JOIN US! The first 25 people to contact us about screening one of our films at their cinema, cultural institution, university or college in 2018 will get 25% off our regular screening fee! |
In February 2019, Founding Director Barton Byg officially established the DEFA Film Library Endowment, as a means to support and enhance the mission and activities of the DEFA Film Library at UMass Amherst. In March 2019, he shared some of his thoughts on this important step. |
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Midnight Revue
Famous producer Otto Kruse brags that he will produce a successful, new kind of revue film. When the project is close to failing, he orders his stage manager to “do what it takes.” Soon his young female assistant finds...
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Disco Film 26: Electra
The rock band Electra was founded in 1969 in Dresden. This music video from the Disco Film series features a performance of their song "Bach 75" with a Baroque setting and costumes, including an appearance by...