Representation of Prussia’s history in GDR cinematograph in 1971—1990 Cover Image

Репрезентация истории Пруссии в кинемато- графе ГДР, 1971—1990 гг
Representation of Prussia’s history in GDR cinematograph in 1971—1990

Author(s): German Sergeyevich Ragozina
Subject(s): Cultural history, Political Philosophy, Political history, Post-War period (1950 - 1989), Film / Cinema / Cinematography, Politics and Identity
Published by: Ивановский государственный университет
Keywords: GDR; the German national identity in GDR; historical policy of Socialist United Party of Germany; cinematograph of GDR; images of Prussia in cinematograph of GDR;

Summary/Abstract: The article researches the perspective of representation of the past in totalitarian regime on the example of GDR in 1971—1990. The regime of the Socialist United Party of Germany, influencing the German national identity in the conditions of split of Germany, addressed historical heritage for the purpose of legitimating its existence. Until 1971 GDR authorities rejected Prussian heritage and didn’t consider it a component of the state and national mythology. Changes in the top echelons of GDR and emergence of «the socialist German nation» idea meant a return of a «Prussian heritage» component to the German national identity in GDR. This process was carried out through a number of channels including cinema production, with the main emphasis on people and events of history of the kingdom of Prussia.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 116-128
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Russian