German novelist Hans Fallada lives with his family in a small, remote town. His craving for peace and harmony collides with his own inner turmoil and the growing power of the Nazis.
In the late 1950s, Sebastian Fußberg (Franciszek Pieczka) travels through the country performing traditional puppet shows. Although the old man is a dreamer and idealist at heart, he cannot come to terms with the shadows of his past in a concentration camp.
A documentary portrait of the young Bertolt Brecht. This film shows how the early years shaped the personality that became one of Germany’s most famous writers and poets.
In order to escape her narrow and restrictive life, Senta, the daughter of a rich shipowner, seeks refuge in her fantasies and dreams. In this realm of imagination, a bold and restless sea captain appears to her—the Flying Dutchman—who is cursed to wander the seas forever.
On the run, a young girl Olli, her loyal dog, Pinkus, and their new friend, Alexander the Horse, seek refuge from a storm in an old mill, which also happens to be the lab of a science professor and his crocodile, Susi, who looks after him.
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.
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.
Three short documentaries report on various aspects of the educational system, including youth media, daycare, and schools.
Three short portraits of various regions in East Germany provide glimpses into daily life.
1. The Cottbus district has developed into an industrial region since 1945, providing good housing and employment opportunities for residents.