East German short film

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

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 astronauts in the GDR

Heroes from the GDR's past are presented. Heroes will also be needed in the future.

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

East German short film

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 East German Volksmarine Academy "Karl Liebknecht" introduces itself.

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.

Short film about the GDR state border

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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