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This is the page for the East German Cinema Blog (http://eastgermancinema.com), a blog devoted to the films of the GDR. Every week or two (or sometimes three) I examine a new film, giving as much information as I can without spoiling the plot. Most posts also include historical information as well as biographies of actors, directors, composers and cinematographers.

Okay, here we go again! Plenty of additions to the English-subtitled DEFA library since the last time I posted.
09/22/2026

Okay, here we go again! Plenty of additions to the English-subtitled DEFA library since the last time I posted.

Made during the final days of the East German republic, Farewell Disco is very much a period piece and an important film in the history of DEFA.

Did East Germans celebrate Christmas? Of course, they did! Here are five Christmas-themed films from East Germany.
12/21/2025

Did East Germans celebrate Christmas? Of course, they did! Here are five Christmas-themed films from East Germany.

For those who grew up in the West, it often comes as a surprise to learn that East Germans celebrated Christmas. After all, wasn’t it a communist country, and didn’t Karl Marx say, “Religion is the…

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