Filmstudio der NVA

Short film about the career opportunities at the highest training institution of the NVA, the Friedrich Engels Military Academy

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.

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.

Short film about the MiG fighter jets of the NVA

The close ties and cooperation between the border troops of the GDR and the people of Thuringia are shown

Various people from the GDR describe their lives and their work for the socialist society. Because everyone fulfills an important task in the society.

Short film about the GDR state border

Short film about astronauts in the GDR

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.

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.

Short film about the tanks of the NVA (army of the German Democratic Republic)

East German short film

East German short film

Short film intended for the mobilization of NVA units to secure the state border in Berlin on 13 August 1961.

Three military drivers are introduced. They bear a special responsibility in their collective and often fulfill a dual function.

Sigmund Jähn, (East) Germany's first man in space, and the preparations for the space flight are portrayed.

Short film about the importance of sport in the GDR

The Grand Fleet Parade on the Baltic Sea on November 4, 1960 to mark the renaming of the GDR's naval forces to the "Volksmarine". The renaming commemorates the Kiel sailors' uprising of 1918 and makes direct reference to the "People's Navy Division" formed during the November Revolution - the guests of honor include participants in the sailors' uprising of 1918. Rear Admiral Neukirchen leads the parade formation. The solemn ceremony takes place on the flagship.

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.