Filmstudio der NVA

Short film about the GDR state border

Short film about the naval training in the GDR.

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.

A report on the work of a reservist collective from a factory of the Guben chemical fiber combine.

Short film about astronauts in the GDR

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.

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.

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

East German short film

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.

Autumn vacation at the NVA recreation center "Walter Ulbricht" in Prora on the island of Rügen—swimming in October, long walks, trips to Saßnitz and Bergen, a visit to the VEB Kreidewerk Rügen chalk factory, puppet theater for the children in the afternoon, and dancing in the evening.

Short film about the importance of sport in the GDR

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

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 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.

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.

East German short film

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

The East German Volksmarine Academy "Karl Liebknecht" introduces itself.