On our film city tour, we will introduce you to well-known and rather unexpected filming locations in Leipzig. Throughout its history, DEFA often filmed here in Leipzig. So let the film roll: Selected for the DEFA film enthusiast! On our film city tour, we will introduce you to well-known and rather unexpected filming locations in Leipzig. Throughout its history, DEFA often filmed here in Leipzig. This included fairy tales like “The Story of Little Muck” as well as “Ernst Thälmann - Leader of His Class,” the street sweeper from 1968 “Hot Summer,” or “The Airship” from 1983. The main characters in our film tour, alongside Rolf Herricht, Chris Doerk, and Manfred Krug, are many other actors you will surely remember fondly. Our tour guide has dug deep into the film box and prepared an interesting mix for you. Experience film history and stories at the authentic filming locations and see how the city has changed. Additionally, we will pass by former and existing cinema locations. So let the film roll: Selected for the DEFA film enthusiast!

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