In 2016, DEFA celebrates its 70th anniversary: the film embarks on a journey into the exciting film history of the GDR. In a comprehensive kaleidoscope, the importance of DEFA productions is illuminated, the relevance of the films as propaganda productions for the GDR, which socio-political themes were in the foreground, but also which heroes DEFA brought to the screen and celebrated as people from the people.

Documentary about the merging of the Communist Party of Germany and the Socialist Unity Party of Germany in the Soviet occupation zone, a merger that would lead to the creation of the Socialist Unity Party that would rule the soon-to-be-created East Germany until 1989.

The future Edward VIII enjoys receptions, playing polo and hunting tigers on his royal tour.

The future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun

A new scientific expedition follows the King Cobra into the wild for the first time.

The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.

Hear the Lama band, see the sacred dances: welcome to Sikkim, in the shadow of the Himalayas.

This amateur film gives us a fair idea of the opulent life enjoyed by members of the British government in India.

Amateur film showing daily life in Bundi, India.

Amateur travelogue of the Kagan Valley and Darband, Pakistan.

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

Luscious colour photography of the Taj Mahal and a Mediterranean cruise to Port Said.