In these four short segments, documentary footage of current events allows for commentary on the role of arts and artists in the GDR.
This film explains the historic basis for the friendship between East Germany and the Soviet Union, with examples of how these close ties shape various domains of life, including culture, economy, research, architecture, and education.
Every year the Berlin Festival allows artists and cultural ensembles of international repute to introduce musical and dramatic works from around the world. The film illustrates the GDR people's great love of and need for the arts and reports on the close contacts that exist between audiences and
This documentary on Johann Sebastian Bach was made to commemorate the 225th anniversary of his death.
World-renowned composer Georg Friedrich Händel was born on February 13, 1685, in Halle, and his musical talent was discovered and encouraged beginning at a young age.
This color documentary about the great hall in the Palace of the Republic takes a peek behind the scenes at the work that it takes to put on a cultural event. Stage hands and technicians are interviewed about their jobs and the relationship between the working class and art.
Kochberg Castle used to be owned by the von Stein family; Goethe visited Charlotte von Stein there several times.
As part of the 1000 Years of Weimar celebrations, the castle, which has been turned into a memorial, is opened to the public.