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.
The close ties and cooperation between the border troops of the GDR and the people of Thuringia are shown
In the spring of 1965, Polish citizen Sheybal visits the town of Genthin. He knows his way around the sugar factory. He had to work there as a prisoner of war during the Second World War. He suffered a life-threatening accident. Now he is looking for the people or their relatives who helped him.
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.
Scharnhorst, who said that the army should march at the forefront of progress, is one of the NVA's role models. The film uses historical material to cover the years 1806 to 1813, the Battle of Jena and Auerstädt and the Battle of Leipzig.
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.
Short film about the GDR state border
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.
East German short film
Short film about the tanks of the NVA (army of the German Democratic Republic)
Three military drivers are introduced. They bear a special responsibility in their collective and often fulfill a dual function.
Short film intended for the mobilization of NVA units to secure the state border in Berlin on 13 August 1961.
Short film about the career opportunities at the highest training institution of the NVA, the Friedrich Engels Military Academy
Short film about the MiG fighter jets of the NVA
Short film about astronauts in the GDR
Training for tank drivers in training. The techniques for overcoming obstacles and driving through restricted passageways are taught.
Short film about the naval training in the GDR.
A report on the work of a reservist collective from a factory of the Guben chemical fiber combine.
East German short film
