Cinema Depictions of Time Travel in East Germany's Spy Saga
The Bunker-Documentation Centers association has announced a unique event taking place on October 3rd and 4th. The documentary "Inside HV A" by Jürgen and Daniel Ast will be shown at the original location of a once highly secret underground structure now transformed into a tourist attraction.
Built on the outskirts of the Brandenburg community of Gosen-Neu Zittau, this bunker was constructed in 1984 for Markus Wolf, the espionage chief of the Ministry for State Security during the GDR era. Originally intended as a secret location for crisis situations to coordinate espionage abroad, the facility stood empty for many years after the fall of the GDR.
Since 2019, the bunker has been a learning site for history, offering guided tours and information about its history and technical equipment. The approximately 500 square meter hall looks like it did during the Cold War, with the 308 mint-green upholstered cinema seats in the middle of the parquet floor remaining unchanged since 1988.
The former cinema hall was associated with foreign espionage and dealing with the enemy class during the GDR era. However, the person responsible for espionage countermeasures at the site is not explicitly named in the available search results. The site is, however, associated with the Ministry for State Security (MfS or Stasi), the East German secret police and intelligence service responsible for espionage and counter-espionage activities during the GDR era.
The documentary "Inside HV A" offers deep insights into the history and operations of foreign espionage, known as the Main Department of Reconnaissance, abbreviated HV A. Jürgen Ast will present the project and its accompanying activities as part of the three-hour event.
Registration is required for the film screening at the bunker. The event is not just a simple screening, but an opportunity to delve into the history of this fascinating location. The documentary features interviews with espionage chief Markus Wolf and his associates, providing a rare glimpse into the world of espionage during the Cold War era.
This event promises to be a captivating journey into the past, shedding light on a time when the bunker was shrouded in secrecy. For those interested in history, espionage, or simply a unique experience, this is an event not to be missed.
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