Die andere Liebe (1989)
The only documentary ever made by DEFA on the topic of homosexuality was this public education film commissioned by the Hygiene Museum Dresden and produced in cooperation with East German gay and lesbian activists. In interviews, GDR lesbians and gay men talk openly about their first sexual experiences and coming out. Though the film tries to convey an official GDR acceptance of homosexuality, they also talk about social discrimination against openly gay individuals.
Directors: Axel Otten, Helmut Kißling.
![]() |
Jan Spitzer as Narrator (voice) |
![]() |
Dirk Kummer as |
![]() |
Holger Siemann as |
![]() |
Helmut Kißling as |
| Writing | Helmut Kißling | Writer |
| Sound | Hannes Zerbe | Music |
| Camera | Hans Borrmann | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Axel Otten | Director |
| Crew | Axel Otten | Dramaturgy |
| Directing | Helmut Kißling | Director |
| Writing | Axel Otten | Writer |
| Editing | Doris Möhring | Editor |
| Production | Heinz-W. Klünder | Production Manager |
| Sound | Lutz Laschet | Sound |