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.
- Overview
- Cast
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Die andere Liebe
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 17, 1989
Runtime
0h 35m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Die andere Liebe
Production Companies
DEFA-Studio für Wochenschau und Dokumentarfilme, Deutsches Hygiene-Museum
Director
Axel Otten
Description
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.
