Filmstudio der NVA

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

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.

East German short film

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.

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

Short film about astronauts in the GDR

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.

East German short film

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

The Grand Fleet Parade on the Baltic Sea on November 4, 1960 to mark the renaming of the GDR's naval forces to the "Volksmarine". The renaming commemorates the Kiel sailors' uprising of 1918 and makes direct reference to the "People's Navy Division" formed during the November Revolution - the guests of honor include participants in the sailors' uprising of 1918. Rear Admiral Neukirchen leads the parade formation. The solemn ceremony takes place on the flagship.

Short film about the GDR state border

East German short film