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East German Cinema Blog

A Blog About the Films of East Germany

Category: Comedy

The Break-In

This DEFA/West German coproduction about a daring bank robber was a huge hit on both side of the German border. It’s based on an actual bank robbery…… Read more “The Break-In”

November 14, 2020 by Jim Morton

Those “Porcupine” Films (Das Stachetier)

Several of DEFA’s most well-known actors and directors got their starts making short films for the Das Stacheltier group. Here’s a look at the group, the films,…… Read more “Those “Porcupine” Films (Das Stachetier)”

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 by Jim Morton

What Would Happen If…?

When a car full of strangers arrives in Willshagen, the rumors start to fly. The action in What Would Happen If…? (Was wäre, wenn…?) takes place in…… Read more “What Would Happen If…?”

January 7, 2020January 21, 2020 by Jim Morton

The Teleplays of Christa Kulosa

A popular format on East German TV was the teleplay. These were videotaped on stage in front of a live audience. In America, you’ll see this most…… Read more “The Teleplays of Christa Kulosa”

September 7, 2019October 17, 2019 by Jim Morton

Set a Fire, the Fire Brigade Is Coming

What happens to a fire department when the town there in never has any fires? That’s the idea behind the TruTV’s new comedy Tacoma FD. But it…… Read more “Set a Fire, the Fire Brigade Is Coming”

April 20, 2019April 20, 2019 by Jim Morton

Journey Into the Nuptial Bed

East Germany had a difficult relationship with musicals. As with western audiences, the East German public enjoyed musicals and paid to go see them. The box office…… Read more “Journey Into the Nuptial Bed”

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019 by Jim Morton

The Arctic Sea Calls

In case you ever wondered what the Little Rascals (Our Gang) would look like as an East German concept, The Arctic Sea Calls (Das Eismeer ruft) answers…… Read more “The Arctic Sea Calls”

September 3, 2018September 3, 2018 by Jim Morton

Too Young for Love?

Too Young for Love? (Für die Liebe noch zu mager?) is a portrait of a girl on the cusp of womanhood. At the start of the film,…… Read more “Too Young for Love?”

June 17, 2018June 17, 2018 by Jim Morton

Wolz – Life and Illusion of a German Anarchist

From the first frame of the opening credits, Wolz lets you know that it will be taking a lighthearted look at an otherwise serious subject. The theme…… Read more “Wolz – Life and Illusion of a German Anarchist”

December 9, 2017December 9, 2017 by Jim Morton

When You’re Older, Dear Adam

Egon Günther’s 1965 comedy When You’re Older, Dear Adam (Wenn du groß bist, lieber Adam) is a weird movie, made weirder still by the times in which…… Read more “When You’re Older, Dear Adam”

December 31, 2016August 28, 2018 by Jim Morton

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