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”
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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!”
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)”
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?”
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”
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”
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”
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”
