The documentary by Torsten Körner explores the lives of 15 women who grew up in the GDR and, despite state control and traditional gender roles, fought for their personal freedom and women’s rights.
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Frauen mit Moped (ca. 1975)
Through their biographies, it becomes clear how they resisted and preserved their identities. Using archival material and interviews, combined with scenes from subversive DEFA films, the documentary creates a multifaceted picture of the lives and challenges faced by women in the GDR.
- Documentary, 2024, Directed by Torsten Körner, 104 min.
Discussion: Katja Lange-Müller (author) and Dr. Stefanie Eisenhuth (ZZF Potsdam)
Moderation: Rebecca Hernandez Garcia (Robert Havemann Society e.V.)
Pre-Program:
16:00 // In Service and Under Surveillance: Women and the State Security // 90 min // Registration required
17:45 // “Women and the Stasi” – Guided tour of the Stasi Records Archive // 75 min
18:15 // Guided tour of the DDR Opposition Archive // 60 min
17:45–19:30 // Consultation on access to Stasi files and application procedures
Registration for tours required at: einblick-ins-geheime@bundesarchiv.de
(IN GERMAN)
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Dates
August 2025
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