The Old New World (1977)
Die alte neue Welt (The Old New World) (1977) is an East German documentary directed by Annelie and Andrew Thorndike. The film explores the evolution of human history over millions of years, tracing the development of societal formations from primitive society to socialism and communism. Through a blend of archival footage, original graphics, and animation, it contextualizes the progress of human civilization within the broader timeline of Earth's history. The documentary argues that only in socialism or communism can a foundation for a dignified human life truly exist. The film features a musical score by Hans-Dieter Hosalla, performed by the Staatskapelle Berlin.
Directors: Andrew Thorndike, Annelie Thorndike.
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Jürgen Hentsch as Self - Narrator |
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John Pett as Self - Narrator (English) |
| Directing | Andrew Thorndike | Director |
| Directing | Annelie Thorndike | Director |
| Crew | Andrew Thorndike | Script |
| Crew | Annelie Thorndike | Script |
| Production | Hans-Joachim Funk | Producer |
| Sound | Hans-Dieter Hosalla | Music |
| Editing | Christa Bramann | Editor |
| Production | Hans-Joachim Funk | Production Manager |
| Art | Ebo Baumann | Graphic Designer |
| Art | Siegfried Ebert | Graphic Designer |
| Sound | Werner Klein | Sound |
| Sound | Heiner Lück | Sound |
| Sound | Peter Nölle | Sound |
| Crew | Hans Moser | Special Effects |
| Crew | Thomas Rosié | Special Effects |
| Production | Lotti Brösicke | Production Assistant |
| Production | Rainer Drewes | Production Assistant |
| Production | Manfred Jurk | Production Assistant |
| Production | Valentine Kern | Production Assistant |
| Production | Rainer Drewes | Researcher |
| Production | Lisa Hadaschik | Researcher |
| Production | Jenna Pozzi | Researcher |
| Production | Peter Vatter | Researcher |
