Großes Kino made in DDR

Plot Summary

In 2016, DEFA celebrates its 70th anniversary: the film embarks on a journey into the exciting film history of the GDR. In a comprehensive kaleidoscope, the importance of DEFA productions is illuminated, the relevance of the films as propaganda productions for the GDR, which socio-political themes were in the foreground, but also which heroes DEFA brought to the screen and celebrated as people from the people.

Top Cast

Romanus Fuhrmann Narrator (voice)

Ralf Schenk   Self

Regine Sylvester Self

Herrmann Zschoche Self

Jutta Wachowiak Self