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A film produced in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the death of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was the GDR’s first cinematic homage to the Baroque composer. It frames Bach as a humanistic artist befitting East Germany’s canon of cultural heritage.
GDR, 33 min., b&w
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When the French occupied Weimar, Goethe retreated to his office and used his memories of a journey to Italy as the basis for his book Italian Journey.
GDR, 22 min., color
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This documentary is about the director Joris Ivens and his most important films, including Regen, Borinage, Spanische Erde, 400 Millionen, and Die Seine trifft sich mit Paris. The film depicts Ivens in the editing room, attending congresses, and discussing his work.
GDR, 22 min., b&w