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In Soundtrack East, Kathrin Aehnlich explores the role of music in the GDR and its influence on political and social life. This documentary highlights how music in the GDR was used both as entertainment and as a tool of control.


Through interviews with musicians, music journalists, and eyewitnesses, alongside historical footage, the film shows how music shaped people’s lives in East Germany and often served as a subtle form of resistance against the authoritarian regime. A fascinating insight into the cultural history of the GDR.


  • Documentary, 2004, Directed by Kathrin Aehnlich, 95 minutes.


(IN GERMAN)
Dates
August 2025
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