Go West Go East – Wall Jumpers at Central Cinema Hof
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A wall jump that made history
The documentary Go West Go East – Wall Jumpers leads on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the Central Cinema in Hof into an extraordinary chapter of German-German history. It focuses on two teenagers from the Potsdam border area, who succeeded in jumping over the Berlin Wall to West Berlin in the early 1970s and later even managed to return unnoticed.
24 hours between two worlds
Joachim Mücke Mückenberger and Rainer Sturmo Wulf take a step that remained unique during 28 years of the Berlin Wall. Their secret day trip to West Berlin lasts 24 hours but unfolds far-reaching consequences. The film combines personal memory with the political reality of a divided country.
Being young and non-conformist thinking in the GDR
The film analysis of this documentary focuses not only on the spectacular escape story. It simultaneously provides insights into the lives of young East German intellectuals and non-conformists from the first generation born in the GDR. Different contemporary perspectives lend the film historical depth and make individual positions visible as part of contemporary history.
Filmic Transmission of History
Christian Klemke and Dieter Wulf combine historical research, personal testimonies, and documentary storytelling. The 43-minute production from 2022 was created at KOBERSTEIN FILM GmbH and was funded by the Federal Foundation for the Reappraisal of the SED Dictatorship. As a cultural educational offering, the screening invites reflection on freedom, courage, conformity, and societal boundaries.
Conversation with eyewitness and Public History expert
Following the film screening, a conversation deepens the perspective on non-conformist youth in the GDR. Guest speaker Anne Hahn will be present as a witness. The moderation will be carried out by Michael Wellmann, head of the Public History department of the Federal Foundation for the Reappraisal of the SED Dictatorship. This creates a vibrant artistic experience from the film, blending cultural memory, historical context, and personal exchange.
Conclusion: Experiencing history together
Go West Go East – Wall Jumpers combines cinematic condensation with historical educational work and makes the German-German division palpable from a personal perspective. The audience can expect an immersive exhibition atmosphere in the cinema space, a concentrated film analysis, and a subsequent conversation with the witness and moderator. Those who want to experience history not just from books, but as an aesthetic experience and shared reflection, should attend this free event at the Central Cinema in Hof.
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