Die andere Liebe

Die andere Liebe

1989
34min

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.

Die andere Liebe

Storyline

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.
    Released
    17 February 1989
    Runtime
    34min
    Director
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    German
    Production
    DEFA-Studio für Wochenschau und Dokumentarfilme, Deutsches Hygiene-Museum
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