This documentary begins with the 113-year history of the Friedrichstadt Palast from its construction in the 1860s to the closing of the building in 1980.
In these four short segments, documentary footage of current events allows for commentary on the role of arts and artists in the GDR.
Three documentary segments illustrate the GDR's international partnerships in the fields of politics, art, and commerce.
This documentary contrasts East German efforts to achieve international peace and solidarity with oppressed peoples with Western imperialism and racism, in particular the the struggle for Civil Rights in the USA and apartheid in South Africa.
Documentary footage celebrates the anniversary of the GDR's nationally owned cinematographic institutions with examples of their artistic and political significance.
Examples of East German involvement in international political bodies are shown in three brief documentary segments.
Two short documentaries report on measures to improve living conditions in Eisenhüttenstadt and Berlin.
This documentary report provides detailed information on some of the 16 musuems in the East German capital of Berlin and important items in their collections.
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
Even the youngest citizens are encouraged to take part regularly in recreational and competitive sports. Every two years, after making it past the qualification rounds in their home districts and counties, young people come together at the Children and Youth Spartakiad Games.