Eine Stadt und ihre Soldaten 1979
East German short film
East German short film
Short film about the MiG fighter jets of the NVA
Documentary on the former border patrol sergeant Klein. Klein deserted in 1961, defected to the enemy and betrayed state and military secrets. He was caught by the security forces.
Scharnhorst, who said that the army should march at the forefront of progress, is one of the NVA's role models. The film uses historical material to cover the years 1806 to 1813, the Battle of Jena and Auerstädt and the Battle of Leipzig.
In the spring of 1965, Polish citizen Sheybal visits the town of Genthin. He knows his way around the sugar factory. He had to work there as a prisoner of war during the Second World War. He suffered a life-threatening accident. Now he is looking for the people or their relatives who helped him.
The East German Navy's newest submarine hunter is presented. Also, a historical excursus about older anti-submarine ships and the hunt for enemy submarines is shown.
East German short film
In order to meet the commissioning deadline of the VEB Erdölverarbeitungswerk Schwedt on April 1, 1964, around 450 NVA pioneers support the work to complete the start-up stage over the Easter holidays. The ceremonial commissioning takes place punctually on April 1 in the presence of Minister Erich Pasold.
Shortly after the construction of the wall in August 1961, many guests visit the East German army troops who protect the wall.
Short film about the tanks of the NVA (army of the German Democratic Republic)
Various people from the GDR describe their lives and their work for the socialist society. Because everyone fulfills an important task in the society.
Documentary about a military manoever involving all the armies of the Warsaw Pact.
Short film about astronauts in the GDR
Short film about the GDR state border
East German short film
The 5th anniversary of the inner-German wall to West Germany and West Berlin is on the agenda. The necessity of erecting the border is illustrated by comparing the situation in 1939 and the situation in the summer of 1961 with regard to the "threat of intervention" by the Western powers. Berlin people and GDR border guards are interviewed.
Heroes from the GDR's past are presented. Heroes will also be needed in the future.
The film depicts the military academy "Friedrich Engels", the highest military training facility in the GDR.
Training for tank drivers in training. The techniques for overcoming obstacles and driving through restricted passageways are taught.
The 15th "Paul Hornick" Tank Regiment Cottbus, a unit of the "Heinrich Rau" Air Wing in Trollenhagen and the People's Navy are presented. In addition to the introduction of the units and a biographical outline of the namesakes, the garrison towns of Rostock, Cottbus and Neubrandenburg are also presented - urban and economic development in the region as well as cultural life.