Peter Vatter

Documents the remodeling of the Ostbahnhof in Berlin Friedrichshain into the central station of the GDR.

A GDR documentary from 1987 that shows the lives of commuters from the districts of Marzahn, Hohenschönhausen and Hellersdorf. Historically, it also goes back even further to the beginnings of Berlin's light rail system.

Hier deutsche Volkspolizei (1972) is an East German documentary directed by Andrew Thorndike and Peter Vatter. Commissioned by the Ministry of the Interior of the GDR, the film provides an in-depth look at the operations of the Deutsche Volkspolizei (People's Police). It showcases various aspects of their daily work, from patrolling and traffic control to community engagement, emphasizing their role in maintaining public order and safety within East Germany. Produced by the DEFA Studio, the documentary reflects the state's interest in documenting the work of its institutions and presenting them as integral to the well-being of society.

Documents the remodeling of the Ostbahnhof in Berlin Friedrichshain into the central station of the GDR.

A GDR documentary from 1987 that shows the lives of commuters from the districts of Marzahn, Hohenschönhausen and Hellersdorf. Historically, it also goes back even further to the beginnings of Berlin's light rail system.

A GDR documentary from 1987 that shows the lives of commuters from the districts of Marzahn, Hohenschönhausen and Hellersdorf. Historically, it also goes back even further to the beginnings of Berlin's light rail system.

Hier deutsche Volkspolizei (1972) is an East German documentary directed by Andrew Thorndike and Peter Vatter. Commissioned by the Ministry of the Interior of the GDR, the film provides an in-depth look at the operations of the Deutsche Volkspolizei (People's Police). It showcases various aspects of their daily work, from patrolling and traffic control to community engagement, emphasizing their role in maintaining public order and safety within East Germany. Produced by the DEFA Studio, the documentary reflects the state's interest in documenting the work of its institutions and presenting them as integral to the well-being of society.