Content from Filmstudio der NVA

Documentary about a military manoever involving all the armies of the Warsaw Pact.

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.

East German short film

Shortly after the construction of the wall in August 1961, many guests visit the East German army troops who protect the wall.

Short film intended for the mobilization of NVA units to secure the state border in Berlin on 13 August 1961.

Autumn vacation at the NVA recreation center "Walter Ulbricht" in Prora on the island of Rügen—swimming in October, long walks, trips to Saßnitz and Bergen, a visit to the VEB Kreidewerk Rügen chalk factory, puppet theater for the children in the afternoon, and dancing in the evening.

Short film about the importance of sport in the GDR

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.

The film depicts the military academy "Friedrich Engels", the highest military training facility in the GDR.

Short film about the career opportunities at the highest training institution of the NVA, the Friedrich Engels Military Academy

Short film about astronauts in the GDR

Various people from the GDR describe their lives and their work for the socialist society. Because everyone fulfills an important task in the society.

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 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.

Short film about the GDR state border

Three military drivers are introduced. They bear a special responsibility in their collective and often fulfill a dual function.

Short film about the MiG fighter jets of the NVA

Heroes from the GDR's past are presented. Heroes will also be needed in the future.

Short film about the tanks of the NVA (army of the German Democratic Republic)

A report on the work of a reservist collective from a factory of the Guben chemical fiber combine.