Filmstudio der 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.

East German short film

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

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

Short film about astronauts in the GDR

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.

East German short film

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

Short film about the MiG fighter jets of the NVA

The film depicts the military academy "Friedrich Engels", the highest military training facility in the GDR.

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

East German short film

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

Documentary about a military manoever involving all the armies of the Warsaw Pact.

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.

Shortly after the construction of the wall in August 1961, many guests visit the East German army troops who protect the wall.

East German documentary/propaganda film about Berlin Wall border guards

Training for tank drivers in training. The techniques for overcoming obstacles and driving through restricted passageways are taught.