Der Kinder wegen - Flucht ins Vaterland (1963)

Documentary film describes the motives of 3 West German families that led them to flee the Federal Republic of Germany or to move to the German Democratic Republic. To offer their children a secure future - that is the main motive for many West German parents to flee. The social security of citizens in the GDR and the willingness to welcome citizens from the Federal Republic are emphasized. The film is enlivened in its own way by the original soundtracks of the people interviewed, as well as the Cold War-style commentary. The final sentence is typical: "Since 1949 there has been a state of working people on German soil, here the lessons of the past have been learned, here is the peaceful, better Germany, the Germany that belongs to the children, to whom the future belongs".

Director: Winfried Junge
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kuno Petsch
Cinematography: Hans Kracht
Editing: Christel Hemmerling
Production: DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Der Kinder wegen - Flucht ins Vaterland about?
Documentary film describes the motives of 3 West German families that led them to flee the Federal Republic of Germany or to move to the German Democratic Republic. To offer their children a secure future - that is the main motive for many West German parents to flee. The social security of citizens in the GDR and the willingness to welcome citizens from the Federal Republic are emphasized. The film is enlivened in its own way by the original soundtracks of the people interviewed, as well as the Cold War-style commentary. The final sentence is typical: "Since 1949 there has been a state of working people on German soil, here the lessons of the past have been learned, here is the peaceful, better Germany, the Germany that belongs to the children, to whom the future belongs".
Who directed Der Kinder wegen - Flucht ins Vaterland?
Der Kinder wegen - Flucht ins Vaterland was directed by Winfried Junge.
Who stars in Der Kinder wegen - Flucht ins Vaterland?
Der Kinder wegen - Flucht ins Vaterland stars Hans Metschulat, Nicolaus Günter, Erich Rachowi.
How long is Der Kinder wegen - Flucht ins Vaterland?
Der Kinder wegen - Flucht ins Vaterland has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is Der Kinder wegen - Flucht ins Vaterland?
Der Kinder wegen - Flucht ins Vaterland is a Documentary film.
Where was Der Kinder wegen - Flucht ins Vaterland produced?
Der Kinder wegen - Flucht ins Vaterland was produced in East Germany, Germany.