In the organizer's words:

GDR 1965, feature film, 93 min,

Director: Frank Vogel

with: Peter Reusse, Anne-Kathrein Kretzschmar

Language: OmeU (German with English subtitles)

Former model pupil Peter is expelled from school after various incidents. After the death of his father, Peter has a large amount of money at his disposal, but he doesn't know what to do with his life. His most important companion is his classmate Anne, with whom he philosophizes about the future. Anne helps him to catch up on his schoolwork so that Peter can take his exams as an external student. However, the principal refuses. As a result, the situation escalates.

At the infamous 'Kahlschlag' plenum in December 1965, leading SED functionaries railed against a supposedly 'decadent' development in GDR culture. Two films were shown to those present as particularly "bad examples" in order to make an example of them. Although the filmmakers were openly committed to socialism, the films were branded "anti-state" and - along with many other DEFA films - banned. They could only be shown publicly after 1990.

With introduction by film historian Dr. Andreas Kötzing.

ENG: Peter, a once-model student, is expelled from school after various incidents. After his father's death, Peter gains a considerable amount of money, but he doesn't know what to do with his life. His most important companion becomes his classmate Anne, with whom he philosophizes about the future. Anne helps him catch up on his schoolwork so that Peter can take the exams as an external student. The school principal, however, refuses. The situation then escalates.At the infamous "Kahlschlag" plenary session in December 1965, leading SED officials were outraged about a supposedly "decadent" development in GDR culture. Two films were shown to those present as particularly "bad examples" to set an example. Although the filmmakers openly professed socialism, the films were branded "subversive" and-along with many other DEFA films-banned. They could not be publicly screened until after 1990. (German with English subtitles)

There will be an introduction before the film in German, by film historian Andreas Kötzing

Price information:

- 7.50 € (regular) - 6.00 € (reduced*) - 3.50 € (with Leipzig Pass, disabled pass, volunteer pass) - Films longer than 130 min: + 1.00 € - Tickets are available online (plus 0.70 € booking fee), remaining tickets at the Box Office.