GDR Magazine 1977/09: Sports Are Fun
(DDR-Magazin 1977/09)
GDR, 1977, 26 min, color
In German; English subtitles and voice over
DDR-Magazin @ DEFA-Stiftung
Credits:
Plickat, Kurt |
Dietzel, Wolfgang |
Kohlert, Werner |
Kracht, Hans |
Majdak, Nicola |
DEFA Studio for Documentary Films |
Synopsis
The 6th Children and Youth Spartakiad Games was held in the Leipzig with the best young athletes from the whole country. This documentary introduces us to three teenage participants: Franka, the GDR's top youth gymnast; Birgit, a sprinter who dreams of becoming a gym teacher; and Jens, a swimmer who ends up winning the most medals in the competition.