Sci-Fi in the DDR

The Stasi was hardly the only important East German institution to leave behind a wealth of archival material. Deutsche Film Aktiengesellschaft, better known to Western film buffs as DEFA Studios, also preserved its documentary heritage upon Communism's collapse. The state-run movie producer has since bequeathed much of its vast archives to the University of Massachusetts, so that future generations can revel in the weirdo sci-fi visions of such films as Eolomea (above). If you like what you ...