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The Man with the Objective Lens (1961)

A humorous and satirical comedy, which places a man from the year 2222 one day in the (then) present day life in GDR, East Germany under Communist regime. Using a crystal for mind reading he uncovers some improprieties and moral weaknesses in the "Beautiful future" professed by VEB ("Volkseigener Betrieb" – "State Owned Holdings").

  • Comedy
  • Science Fiction

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Rolf LudwigRolf LudwigOS alias Martin Marten
  • Photo of Helga LabuddaHelga LabuddaAnita
  • Photo of Christine LaszarChristine LaszarMaja Meyer
  • Photo of Erich FranzErich FranzSchmitt
  • Photo of Monika HildebrandtMonika HildebrandtHeidi
  • Photo of Maika JosephMaika JosephHertha
  • Photo of Erik S. KleinErik S. KleinBenno
  • Photo of Gertraud KreissigGertraud KreissigHanna
  • Photo of Micaela KreißlerMicaela KreißlerBlöckchen
  • Photo of Eduard KubatEduard KubatPhysikprofessor

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