DEFA: Wurzeln
Synopsis
The compilation film looks back on four decades of East German film production to mark the 40th anniversary of DEFA. Beginning with the founding event of DEFA on May 17, 1946, it continues with film clips from many test recordings of the first feature films after licensing. Well-known directors, screenwriters, actors and musicians accompany the historical newsreel and feature film excerpts and thus bear witness to the reconstruction work in the early post-war years. A documentary that reflects the diversity of DEFA productions in the film and newsreel sector.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Günter Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Günter Jordan, Christiane Mückenberger
- Original Score
- Peter Gotthardt
- Original Title
- DEFA: Wurzeln
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Günter Jordan
Günter Jordan, Christiane Mückenberger
Peter Gotthardt
Viktoria Dietrich
Department Leadership Roster
Viktoria Dietrich
Editor
Günter Jordan
Writer
Günter Jordan
Director
Christiane Mückenberger
Writer
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What is DEFA: Wurzeln about?
The compilation film looks back on four decades of East German film production to mark the 40th anniversary of DEFA. Beginning with the founding event of DEFA on May 17, 1946, it continues with film clips from many test recordings of the first feature films after licensing. Well-known directors, screenwriters, actors and musicians accompany the historical newsreel and feature film excerpts and thus bear witness to the reconstruction work in the early post-war years. A documentary that reflects the diversity of DEFA productions in the film and newsreel sector.
Who directed DEFA: Wurzeln?
DEFA: Wurzeln was directed by Günter Jordan.
Who stars in DEFA: Wurzeln?
The principal cast of DEFA: Wurzeln includes Rüdiger Joswig.
When was DEFA: Wurzeln released and how long is it?
DEFA: Wurzeln was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for DEFA: Wurzeln?
The original motion picture soundtrack for DEFA: Wurzeln was composed by Peter Gotthardt.