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That Was the GDR – A History of the Other Germany 2-DVD set
This documentary covers cultural, economic, and political developments from the founding of the GDR in 1949, to German unification on October 3, 1990. A historical collage about the German Democratic Republic, in the form of stories told by East Germans, both prominent and unknown.
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Animation Before Unification - 16 Shorts from East Germany
These 16 animation films were directed by eight different animators between 1974-1990 and give a taste of animation production in East Germany. By the time the DEFA Studio for Animation Film closed in 1992, the studio had produced more than 800 shorts. Consequence, The Full Circle, and The Monument were screened at The Museum of Modern Art New York.
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Che Guevara – Where You’d Never Imagine Him
Using archival film and photo materials, Cuban director Manuel Pérez paints a personal portrait of Che Guevara, the legend and symbol of revolution.
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Maluala
In this last part of Giral’s “slavery trilogy,” set in the 19th century, a group of slaves escapes to an isolated part of Cuba. A film by one of the best-known Cuban directors, who dedicated most of his films to telling the story of Caribbean history and Afro-Cuban culture. Awarded the Grand Coral prize at the 1979 Havana Film Festival.
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Kuhle Wampe
*** Coming in 2008 ***
Survival is difficult, with massive unemployment in the wake of the Great Depression. After their son commits suicide in despair, the family finds itself forced to move to Kuhle Wampe, a lakeside camp on the outskirts of Berlin, now home to increasing numbers of unemployed. MORE
Photo © Deutsche Kinemathek
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Bicycle, The
Susanne is a young single mother who lives a somewhat “carefree” lifestyle. After quitting her job, she finds herself in trouble financially and attempts a minor insurance fraud to make ends meet. The Bicycle was part of the 2005 Rebels with a Cause: The Cinema of East Germany retrospective, shown at The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
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