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East German Cinema Blog

A Blog About the Films of East Germany

Category: Nachwuchsgeneration

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

Seitensprung

While I normally use the English language title for my heading, I’ve decided to go with the German title on this one. There are a number of…… Read more “Seitensprung”

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 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

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

Jana and Jan

With the notable exception of horror movies, the East German film industry (that is to say, DEFA) made films of nearly every genre from westerns to science…… Read more “Jana and Jan”

November 23, 2017December 9, 2017 by Jim Morton

The Land Beyond the Rainbow

After the Wall came down and West Germany, for all intents and purposes, took over East Germany, there came the inevitable retrospection. What the hell happened? How…… Read more “The Land Beyond the Rainbow”

November 12, 2017December 9, 2017 by Jim Morton

Herzsprung

When the Berlin Wall finally came down, East Germans danced for joy in the streets. No more Stasi, no more food shortages, no more travel restrictions, and…… Read more “Herzsprung”

September 7, 2017December 9, 2017 by Jim Morton

Ete and Ali

Ete and Ali (Ete und Ali) is essentially a road movie, with one important difference: no one actually goes anywhere. The film follows the misadventures of the…… Read more “Ete and Ali”

November 14, 2016December 9, 2017 by Jim Morton

Driving School

Q: Why were there no bank robberies in East Germany? A: Because you had to wait twelve years for the getaway car. So goes the joke, poking…… Read more “Driving School”

October 31, 2016December 9, 2017 by Jim Morton
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