Movie

Leipzig ruft (1956)

• January 1, 1956
• 15m

• Documentary

Overview

The documentary chronicles the preparations in the GDR and West Germany for the Second German Gymnastics and Sports Festival in Leipzig. It describes the planning and construction of the new Central Stadium and the Sports Forum in Leipzig. A brief look back at the history of the German gymnastics and sports movement illustrates the tradition in which the Second German Gymnastics and Sports Festival is rooted.

Director

Walter Marten