Die andere Liebe

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.

Country:

East Germany

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

35 minutes

Year:

1989

Director:

Helmut Kißling

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Company:

DEFA-Studio für Wochenschau und Dokumentarfilme,

Deutsches Hygiene-Museum

Cast:
Jan Spitzer

Narrator (voice)

Dirk Kummer

Holger Siemann

Helmut Kißling

Crew:
Helmut Kißling

Director

Axel Otten

Writer

Axel Otten

Director

Helmut Kißling

Writer

Axel Otten

Dramaturgy