Die andere Liebe (1989)
The only documentary ever made by DEFA on the topic of homosexuality was this public education film commissioned by the Hygiene Museum Dresden and produced in cooperation with East German gay and lesbian activists. In interviews, GDR lesbians and gay men talk openly about their first sexual experiences and coming out. Though the film tries to convey an official GDR acceptance of homosexuality, they also talk about social discrimination against openly gay individuals.
Director: Helmut Kißling, Axel Otten
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 34 min
Release Date: February 17, 1989
Cast
- Jan Spitzer - Narrator (voice)
- Dirk Kummer
- Holger Siemann
- Helmut Kißling
Screenplay
Music: Hannes Zerbe
Cinematography: Hans Borrmann
Editing: Doris Möhring
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme, Deutsches Hygiene-Museum
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
homosexuality
More Films by Director: Helmut Kißling, Axel Otten
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die andere Liebe about?
- The only documentary ever made by DEFA on the topic of homosexuality was this public education film commissioned by the Hygiene Museum Dresden and produced in cooperation with East German gay and lesbian activists. In interviews, GDR lesbians and gay men talk openly about their first sexual experiences and coming out. Though the film tries to convey an official GDR acceptance of homosexuality, they also talk about social discrimination against openly gay individuals.
- Who directed Die andere Liebe?
- Die andere Liebe was directed by Helmut Kißling, Axel Otten.
- Who stars in Die andere Liebe?
- Die andere Liebe stars Jan Spitzer, Dirk Kummer, Holger Siemann, Helmut Kißling.
- How long is Die andere Liebe?
- Die andere Liebe has a runtime of 34m (34 minutes).
- What genre is Die andere Liebe?
- Die andere Liebe is a Documentary film.
- Where was Die andere Liebe produced?
- Die andere Liebe was produced in East Germany.