The Darß and Fischland in Film—The Peninsula as the Setting for Well-Known DEFA Productions
The landscape of Fischland and Darß, with its vast beaches, dense forests, dunes, and unique light, has inspired not only painters but also filmmakers. The peninsula served as the backdrop for well-known DEFA productions such as “The Witches of Salem” and the children’s films “Journey to Sundevit” and “White Cloud Carolin.” “Der Baulöwe” and two episodes of “Polizeiruf 110” were also filmed here. We’ll introduce a few of these films here.
Presenter: Birgitt Sandke studied art history in Leipzig and subsequently worked as an editor at the Bibliographisches Institut in Leipzig. She supplemented her work with academic lectures and articles on art history. Since 2014, she has worked at the Ahrenshoop Art Museum, where she focuses particularly on museum education projects with children and young people. She is also the author of the travel guide “Fischland-Darß-Zingst: 99 Ways to Discover It.”
