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East German Cinema Blog

A Blog About the Films of East Germany

Tag: Rolf Herricht

The Man Who Replaced Grandma

The Man Who Replaced Grandma (Der Mann, der nach der Oma kam) belongs to the comedy of errors genre—specifically the sub-genre that finds comedy in the mistaken…… Read more “The Man Who Replaced Grandma”

April 15, 2016April 15, 2016 by Jim Morton

No Cheating, Darling!

In 1975, director/screenwriter Jim Sharman, along with co-author Richard O’Brien, had a huge hit with The Rocky Horror Picture Show. In 1981, they decided to try again…… Read more “No Cheating, Darling!”

November 8, 2014 by Jim Morton

Hands Up or I’ll Shoot!

If you want to see a perfect example of the utter lunacy of the 11th Plenum, look no further than Hands Up, or I’ll Shoot! (Hände hoch…… Read more “Hands Up or I’ll Shoot!”

November 10, 2013February 18, 2017 by Jim Morton

Beloved White Mouse

The musical comedy is not a genre anyone would associate with East Germany. It was born in Hollywood and reached its acme under Arthur Freed at MGM.…… Read more “Beloved White Mouse”

December 25, 2012February 18, 2017 by Jim Morton
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