GDR Magazine 1972/09: Youth and Education
(DDR-Magazin 1972/09)
GDR, 1972, 10 min, b&w
In German; English subtitles

DDR-Magazin © DEFA-Stiftung
Credits:
Winter, Horst |
Hohmann, Sigrid |
Sbrzesny, Peter |
Höhne, Werner |
DEFA Studio for Documentary Films |
Synopsis
Three short documentaries report on various aspects of the educational system, including youth media, daycare, and schools.
1. Behind the scenes at Young World newspaper. The GDR's second-largest daily newspaper, it is produced by the Central Council of the Free German Youth for a young, working-class audience.
2. A large network of day care centers cooperates with parents to provide quality care and upbringing for the GDR's youngest citizens.
3. A delegation from Egypt is invited to East German by Margot Honecker, the Minister of Education. They visit East German schools and participate in discussions about improving education.