The East German film studio, DEFA, was founded in May, 1946. During the first few years in post-war Germany, it was, literally, the only game in town. While the Office of Military Government, United States (OMGUS) in the west dragged its feet on film production (mostly at the behest of Hollywood), the east got the … Continue reading Somewhere in Berlin
Tag: WWII
Naked Among Wolves
Right from the start, the east was always more willing to talk about World War II than the west. After the war, East Germany had no vested interest in placating the fat cats that had been profiteering under the Nazi regime. They nationalized large corporate holdings, and the leaders of any such companies were seen … Continue reading Naked Among Wolves
The Council of the Gods
The Council of the Gods stands as a testament to the nature of greed and the dangers of corporate conglomerates like IG Farben.
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