"DEFA produced around 700 feature films of all genres between 1946 and 1992. Many of the productions are part of the German film heritage. In 13 chapters, using exemplary films from all decades, central aesthetic positions in GDR feature film and cultural history are presented. The films discussed include "The Song of the Sailors" (1949), "The Subject" (1951), "Thomas Muntzer - A Film of German History" (1954), "Rivalen am Steuer" (1957), "Oh, you merry "(1962)," The girl on the board "(1967)," The incorrigible Barbara "(1977)," Zund 'an, the fire department is coming "(1977)," The betrothed "(1980)," Wengler und Sohne "(1986/87) and" The Ascent of Chimborazzo "(1989/90). Dr. Michael Grisko is a cultural scientist and media historian, has researched and published for many years on GDR film and television history, with a focus on DEFA"--Amazon.