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DEFA-Film Heritage Research

The DEFA Foundation works together with various institutions in the field of film education to establish DEFA films in school curricula and academic discourse.

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Research and Discovery

Researching DEFA-Film

The Federal Archive holds the largest collection of DEFA films and production documents. With prior registration, materials can be reviewed on-site for academic purposes. Other institutions also provide film-related materials.

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Meeting Point for Researchers

Since 2022, the DEFA Foundation has been organizing conferences as a meeting point and networking opportunity for researchers. At Various event locations, oral history intersects with academic discourse.

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Discover Film History

Texts about DEFA

Since its founding, the DEFA Foundation has been publishing its own publications. In addition, there is a wide range of printed and digital publications about DEFA.

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Streaming, Cinema & TV

Where to See DEFA Films

The DEFA Foundation collaborates with several partner organizations to make the film collection accessible to the public through various distribution channels: online, on DVD, on television, on the big screen, or as clips.

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