Reproduction of: Deutsche Demokratische Republik, Die GDR (German Democratic Republic), n.d. 16mm Comb col pos.
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Summary
An introduction to the GDR, its history, politics and geography. Film opens with aerial shots of Germany: historic, industrial, natural and residential. It continues to describe the geographic and demographic features before explaining the political system and looking back to Germany's wartime history, its post-war reconstruction and how it's all owned by the people. The film also discusses sport, agriculture, industry, education and leisure in the GDR.
Variant and related titles
Socialism in film: the cold war and international propaganda. Module II, Newsreels & cinemagazines.