The World of Ghosts (1974)
A six-minute DEFA short that montages lurid covers from West German sci-fi pulp—especially the Perry Rhodan series—over an electronic/musical collage (including “Glory, glory, hallelujah”) and a polemical voiceover. Framed as a warning against a U.S.-style, militarized “future,” the film critiques capitalist sci-fi imagery (spaceship battles, soldiers vs. aliens/robots) and counters with the claim that “this is not our future.”
Director: Joachim Hellwig
Genre: Documentary, Science Fiction
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: January 4, 1974
Screenplay
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Joachim Hellwig
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Science Fiction
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The World of Ghosts about?
- A six-minute DEFA short that montages lurid covers from West German sci-fi pulp—especially the Perry Rhodan series—over an electronic/musical collage (including “Glory, glory, hallelujah”) and a polemical voiceover. Framed as a warning against a U.S.-style, militarized “future,” the film critiques capitalist sci-fi imagery (spaceship battles, soldiers vs. aliens/robots) and counters with the claim that “this is not our future.”
- Who directed The World of Ghosts?
- The World of Ghosts was directed by Joachim Hellwig.
- How long is The World of Ghosts?
- The World of Ghosts has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is The World of Ghosts?
- The World of Ghosts is a Documentary, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The World of Ghosts produced?
- The World of Ghosts was produced in East Germany, Germany.