Auf der Suche nach dem Glück (2004)

Our own 20-minute film documentary accompanied the public relations work of the HIB ("Homosexual Interest Group Berlin") from 1977 onwards, for example at a GDR-wide lesbian meeting in East Berlin in 1978. In the HIB there was a cameraman with his Super8 camera, a recently graduated television director, a script team, an actor, someone to carry the camera tripod and the will to capture our work on film (Peter Rausch). From 1973 to 1979, the "Homosexual Interest Group Berlin" (HIB) operated in the capital of the GDR. Its core objective was to create a counseling and communication center for queer GDR citizens (the term "queer" was not yet a term of the new emancipation movement at the time, but it did form the basis of the HIB's work). Film clips in Super 8 format soon became part of the HIB's presentation. At the time, Bodo Amelang had compiled further clips as independent small film contributions in a "kaleidoscope".

Director: Michael Unger
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Production: AMG
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

queer, ddr, homosexual, gdr, homosexuelle interessengemeinschaft berlin, schwul

Similar Movies

More Films by Director: Michael Unger

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Auf der Suche nach dem Glück about?
Our own 20-minute film documentary accompanied the public relations work of the HIB ("Homosexual Interest Group Berlin") from 1977 onwards, for example at a GDR-wide lesbian meeting in East Berlin in 1978. In the HIB there was a cameraman with his Super8 camera, a recently graduated television director, a script team, an actor, someone to carry the camera tripod and the will to capture our work on film (Peter Rausch). From 1973 to 1979, the "Homosexual Interest Group Berlin" (HIB) operated in the capital of the GDR. Its core objective was to create a counseling and communication center for queer GDR citizens (the term "queer" was not yet a term of the new emancipation movement at the time, but it did form the basis of the HIB's work). Film clips in Super 8 format soon became part of the HIB's presentation. At the time, Bodo Amelang had compiled further clips as independent small film contributions in a "kaleidoscope".
Who directed Auf der Suche nach dem Glück?
Auf der Suche nach dem Glück was directed by Michael Unger.
Who stars in Auf der Suche nach dem Glück?
Auf der Suche nach dem Glück stars Thomas Kaminski.
Where was Auf der Suche nach dem Glück produced?
Auf der Suche nach dem Glück was produced in Germany.