Filmstudio der NVA

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

East German short film

Short film about the naval training in the GDR.

East German short film

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.

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

Short film about the GDR state border

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.

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

Short film about the importance of sport in the GDR