01 Jan 1988
Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Documents the remodeling of the Ostbahnhof in Berlin Friedrichshain into the central station of the GDR.
Robotron - High Tech made in GDR
In a world divided by the Iron Curtain, East Germany sought to carve its niche in the technological race. Enter "Robotron" - a name that seamlessly blended "robot" and "electronics." This wasn't just a brand; it was an ambitious answer to the West's technological advancements, a testament to the GDR’s drive to match, if not surpass, Western innovation. Drawing inspiration from the corporate giants of the West, the GDR‘s government merged various businesses to form this tech behemoth. With 16 major hubs in Central Germany alone, it was clear: "Robotron" was to be the DDR's technological crown jewel. But what was the Socialist Unity Party (SED), the GDR's ruling party, envisioning with this grand venture? How did "Robotron" navigate the challenges of operating within a socialist planned economy, while striving for global excellence? And as it grew to dominate East Germany's tech landscape, why did it always seem to be one step behind the leading global tech powers?
2013
Top Billed Cast
Similar movies
Berlin Hauptbahnhof Berlin Hauptbahnhof iHuman 
iHuman 15 Nov 2019
iHuman
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is possibly the most powerful technology of our time. It has the potential to solve humanity’s biggest challenges yet some fear AI will be our downfall. iHUMAN follows pioneers at the frontline of the race to develop the ever more sophisticated AI to find the questions we need to ask at this crucial point in history.
Berlin – Bauplatz der Jugend 
Berlin – Bauplatz der Jugend 01 Jan 1982
Berlin – Bauplatz der Jugend
Documents the work of youth work action on construction sites in East Berlin.
Murder on the Social Network 
Murder on the Social Network Murder on the Social Network
Using real cases, this documentary demonstrates the extent to which violent criminals can use social media to locate and manipulate victims.
Die Zeit meines Lebens - Dirty Dancing in Ost und West 
Die Zeit meines Lebens - Dirty Dancing in Ost und West 10 Jul 2022
Die Zeit meines Lebens - Dirty Dancing in Ost und West
In 1987, a small film distributor from Frankfurt/Main brings the film "Dirty Dancing" to West German cinemas against all negative odds. The film becomes the hit of the year, in complete contrast to France, where foreign films have a hard time against the local film landscape.
Revolution OS 
Revolution OS 09 Mar 2001
Revolution OS
REVOLUTION OS tells the inside story of the hackers who rebelled against the proprietary software model and Microsoft to create GNU/Linux and the Open Source movement.
Welcome to Macintosh 
Welcome to Macintosh 06 Apr 2008
Welcome to Macintosh
"Welcome to Macintosh" is a documentary that mixes history, criticism and an unapologetic revelry of all things Apple. Whether a long time Mac fanatic or new to computers, Welcome to Macintosh explores the many ways Apple Computer (now Apple, Inc.) has changed the world, from the early days of the Apple-I to the latest the company has to offer.
Computer Dreams 
Computer Dreams 07 Sep 1988
Computer Dreams
A documentary about the exciting possibilities of computer animation and the shaping of never before imagined worlds.
Traumschiffe des Sozialismus - Kreuzfahrten in der DDR 
Traumschiffe des Sozialismus - Kreuzfahrten in der DDR 12 Aug 2023
Traumschiffe des Sozialismus - Kreuzfahrten in der DDR
When luxury invited itself to the paradise of socialism... For three decades, East Germany rewarded its exemplary citizens by putting them on a boat.
The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires 
The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires 22 Jun 1996
The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires
It happened more or less by accident; the people who made it happen were amateurs; and for the most part they still are. From his own Silicon Valley garage, author Bob Cringley puts PC bigshots and nerds on the spot, and tells their incredible true stories. Like the industry itself, the series is informative, funny and brash.
OstPunk! Too much Future 
OstPunk! Too much Future 01 Jan 2006
OstPunk! Too much Future
Tells the story of punk in the GDR.
Amiga: Alive and Kicking 
Amiga: Alive and Kicking 26 Apr 2022
Amiga: Alive and Kicking
The year is 2020 and the Amiga computer is 35 years old and going strong. We look at new developments and interview Amigans worldwide in this feature packed documentary.
Auf der Oder 
Auf der Oder 16 Apr 1970
Auf der Oder
Documentary reports on the annual icing of the Oder in the 160-kilometer border area between the GDR and the People's Republic of Poland. Icebreakers from both countries with experienced skippers join forces to make the international waterway between Frankfurt and Szczecin navigable again. Everyone works hard as a team and even a broken-down ship cannot stop them from achieving their goal. A look back at the winter of 1947 with its flooding shows what the freezing of the river and the subsequent thaw can do if the ice floes are not drained into the Baltic Sea via Lake Dammsch in good time. The skippers from both countries have known each other for years and trust each other; the camaraderie that has developed on the Oder unites the people, they control the river in winter for the common benefit of all.
The Open Secret 
The Open Secret 27 May 2022
The Open Secret
A documentary that explores questions of secrecy and power in relation to the East German Secret Police (the 'Stasi') within East German society. The film is based upon key findings from an extensive research project, 'Knowing the Secret Police', and reflects upon how different kinds of knowledge were circulated through social, religious, political and literary networks within the former GDR. The filmmakers present this research with footage filmed at key locations throughout East Berlin and the wider surrounding landscape, including the Stasi archives and former HQ, Karl-Marx-Allee, Volkspark Friedrichshain, rural 'dacha' cabins, the urban neighbourhood of Prenzlauerberg and the social housing estates of Marzahn.
Russia's Cyber Army 
Russia's Cyber Army 16 May 2022
Russia's Cyber Army
For years now, the Kremlin has been systematically trying to use well-trained hackers for its own benefit. In exchange for freedom and protection, they do the dirty work of the state, interfering in other countries’ elections and penetrating government networks. Just how dangerous is Russia’s cyber army?
Movies by Machine - AI and Cinema 
Movies by Machine - AI and Cinema 25 Sep 2024
Movies by Machine - AI and Cinema
As artificial intelligence becomes ever more sophisticated, the film industry is split between enthusiasm at what the technology can achieve and concern over the future for human workers in the industry. Will actors and actresses be replaced by machines? An overview on the coming wave of AI in cinema.
Cortney 
Cortney Cortney
No overview found
AlphaGo 
AlphaGo 21 Apr 2017
AlphaGo
The ancient Chinese game of Go has long been considered a grand challenge for artificial intelligence. Yet in 2016, Google's DeepMind team announced that they would be taking on Lee Sedol, the world's most elite Go champion. AlphaGo chronicles the team as it prepares to test the limits of its rapidly-evolving AI technology. The film pits man against machine, and reveals as much about the workings of the human mind as it does the future of AI.
Net of Rights Net of Rights 04 Nov 2015
Net of Rights
Explores the relation between Internet protocols and the promotion and protection of Human Rights.
Comrade Couture Comrade Couture 07 Feb 2009
Comrade Couture
This film undertakes a journey into the amazing parallel universe of East Berlin’s fashion designers and experts in the art of survival. For, in the midst of the constraints of life in the GDR, there existed a fantasy world where it was possible to dance to another tune, be individual and even provocative. The most important characteristic of this bohemian scene was one’s per- sonal style. But this certainly wasn’t something that could be bought off the peg in the GDR. In this parallel universe it was up to you to create your own individual image – with your own hands. This film tells the story of the desires, the passion and the dreams that were tried and tested, lived and performed in the shadow of the Berlin Wall.