Look at this City (1962)

Schaut auf diese Stadt (Look at This City) is an East German film directed by Karl Gass in 1962 in film. It is a subtle propaganda film in which peaceful East Germany depicts West Germany as the forefront to neo-fascism, terrorism, and neo-colonialism. East Germany requires an "anti-fascist defense" against the West Germans. It depicts the city of Berlin following the end of World War II and the struggle between the split between democracy and communism. The film uses authentic footage from newsreels and images from both sides to convey the justification of the resurrection of the Berlin Wall on 13 August 1961.

Synopsis

This documentary film takes footage from West Berlin and East Berlin as they try to rebuild their city following the devastation of World War II. The film begins by noting that "This film was made in order for peace," which is ironic because it turns out to be a propaganda film. Karl Gass was contracted to create the film by the German Democratic Republic or GDR. The GDR