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East German Cinema Blog

A Blog About the Films of East Germany

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Radio GDR Podcast on Films

For anyone interested in life in East Germany, there is a podcast called Radio GDR that covers nearly every every aspect of life there, from fashions to…… Read more “Radio GDR Podcast on Films”

October 17, 2020 by Jim Morton

Mine-Haha English Translation Now Available!

I’m pleased to announce that my translation of Frank Wedekind’s classic novella, Mine-Haha, or the Corporal Education of Young Girls is now available on Amazon as either…… Read more “Mine-Haha English Translation Now Available!”

September 2, 2020September 2, 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 Should I Watch?

A guide to what to watch while your stuck at home during the pandemic. Here are a few you East German films with English subtitles that are…… Read more “What Should I Watch?”

March 12, 2020March 28, 2020 by Jim Morton

The Man from the Cap Arcona

In 1982, Erwin Geschonneck starred in the East German television movie The Man from the Cap Arcona (Der Mann von der Cap Arcona). In it, Geschonneck plays…… Read more “The Man from the Cap Arcona”

October 29, 2019November 23, 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

Book Review: East German Cinema

Fans of East German cinema have asked me if there are any good books in English on East German movies. There is, of course, Defa: East German…… Read more “Book Review: East German Cinema”

November 22, 2013February 18, 2017 by Jim Morton

East German Cinema

Welcome to my blog about East German Cinema. Much of this material will eventually end up in my book on the subject, but I wanted to make…… Read more “East German Cinema”

August 20, 2010August 20, 2010 by Jim Morton
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