Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
RF
Romanus Fuhrmann
Narrator (voice)
LeadRS
Ralf Schenk
Self
RS
Regine Sylvester
Self
Herrmann Zschoche
Self
Jutta Wachowiak
Self
Annekathrin Bürger
Self
Winfried Glatzeder
Self
Eva-Maria Hagen
Self
What People Are Saying
2.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. André Meier's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Großes Kino made in DDR is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
