1. Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Berlin Hauptbahnhof)
Documents the remodeling of the Ostbahnhof in Berlin Friedrichshain into the central station of the GDR.
2. Berlin – Bauplatz der Jugend (Berlin – Bauplatz der Jugend)
Documents the work of youth work action on construction sites in East Berlin.
3. Der schwarze Kasten (Der schwarze Kasten)
Interview with Jochen Girke, a retired East German Stasi agent, filmed March, 1990 to June, 1991. Questions explore his study of psychology for use as a filmmaker and trainer of interrogators and informers. Segments include conversations with his parents, teacher, former girlfriend and wife.
4. Sieg im Osten (Sieg im Osten)
The army of the GDR, called NVA had not survived the reunification of Germany, it was completely absorbed by the Bundeswehr and scrapped subsequently. But what apparently went on so smoothly as a peaceful unification of hostile brothers quietly left deep scars in the East German landscape.
5. Achtung Staatsgrenze (Achtung Staatsgrenze)
Short film about the GDR state border
6. Meiner ist bei den Soldaten (Meiner ist bei den Soldaten)
East German short film
7. Interkosmos (Interkosmos)
Short film about astronauts in the GDR
8. Republic of Zambia (Begegnungen der Freundschaft - Republik Sambia)
Erich Honecker visits the Republic of Zambia
9. Hotel Astoria (Hotel Astoria)
At Hotel Astoria, the former hotspot of Leipzig, guests were served champagne and turtle soup while the Stasi listened in. Animated memories from times gone by.
10. Ost/West – Relikte einer Grenze (Ost/West – Relikte einer Grenze)
(Ost/West – Relikte einer Grenze)
11. Robotron - High Tech made in GDR (Robotron - High Tech made in GDR)
In a world divided by the Iron Curtain, East Germany sought to carve its niche in the technological race. Enter "Robotron" - a name that seamlessly blended "robot" and "electronics." This wasn't just a brand; it was an ambitious answer to the West's technological advancements, a testament to the GDR’s drive to match, if not surpass, Western innovation. Drawing inspiration from the corporate giants of the West, the GDR‘s government merged various businesses to form this tech behemoth. With 16 major hubs in Central Germany alone, it was clear: "Robotron" was to be the DDR's technological crown jewel. But what was the Socialist Unity Party , the GDR's ruling party, envisioning with this grand venture? How did "Robotron" navigate the challenges of operating within a socialist planned economy, while striving for global excellence? And as it grew to dominate East Germany's tech landscape, why did it always seem to be one step behind the leading global tech powers?
12. Der Held vom Bahnhof Friedrichstraße (Der Held vom Bahnhof Friedrichstraße)
All his life, Michael Hartung, owner of a hopelessly debt-ridden video store, has bet on the wrong horse. When an ambitious journalist confronts him with the results of his research, everything changes for the charmingly melancholy Micha. Many years ago, as an employee of the Reichsbahn, he is said to have organized the largest mass escape in the GDR. Stasi files prove the case. He was apparently even imprisoned and then deported to an open-cast lignite mine. Seduced by a lavish salary, Micha confirms the story, although only fragments of it are true.
13. Beyond the Blue Border (Jenseits der blauen Grenze)
GDR, August 1989: Hanna and Andreas became a target of the secret police and had to give up their plans for their future studies and desired professions. Instead, they face arbitrariness, mistrust and reprisals. Their only chance for a self-determined life lies in fleeing across the Baltic Sea. Fifty kilometres of water separate them from freedom - and only a thin connecting rope around their wrists saves them from absolute loneliness.
14. Alles Lüge (Alles Lüge)
Erich Kasulke and Rudolf Portmann are comedian stars of the former GDR. When the Wall falls, so does their success. Portmann becomes a successful businessman, while Kasulke tries to continue working on the comedy circuit - without success. When his wife also cheats on him, he decides to start a new life in Berlin. There he quickly meets his old friend Portmann, who has built up a huge company. He offers him a job. But Erich puts the entire company in danger...
It has an average vote of 4.3 on TMDB.
15. Track Stars.: The Unseen Heroes of Movie Sound
Two Foley artists provide live sound effects to an action scene.
16. The Carousel (Ringišpil)
The movie depicts a Serbian choir, The Singing Women of Pozega, a group of enthusiastic elderly women full of life who share their daily routine with us. Through poetic pictures, seasoned with a lot of humour, we learn about their views on love, joy as well as the ephemerality of life.
17. Down in Flames: The True Story of Tony Volcano Valenci
In 2013, a documentary film crew followed world-famous fire eater Tony "Volcano" Valenci on his quest to set a world record. This is his story.
18. Danny Wylde
Discover the art of being a former porn star in this intimate portrait of Danny Wylde. This short film by Matthew Kaundart was inspired by an essay from Christopher Zeischegg and visual art by Luka Fisher featured on somesuch.co/stories
It has an average vote of 2 on TMDB.
19. Fatal Flight of an Aeroplane under a Prague Bridge (Smrtelný let aeroplánu pod pražským mostem)
A flight under the Prague’s Railway Bridge in July 1919 and its tragic consequences: the death of the director of YMCA in Prague and a river custodian. The film also captures two notable figures of early Czech film history – cinematographer and director Jindřich Brichta and co-owner of a production company, cinematographer Karel Degl.
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.