Filmstudio der NVA

Short film about the MiG fighter jets of the NVA

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.

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

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

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.

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.

East German short film

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

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.

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.

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

Short film about the GDR state border

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.

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.

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

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

Short film about the naval training in the GDR.