Live! (1978)

This short film traces the story of a man from birth to old age. The magical dreams of his youth appear from time to time, but daily routine quickly takes over. His striving for material wealth – including a Trabant car, a shelving unit, a boat – leads him to betray his youthful ideals, and he ultimately becomes a slave to his possessions. In the final frames of the film, “LIVE” – written in large white letters – ironically reminds viewers not to forget to follow their dreams.

• Release Date: 1978-07-07
• Runtime: 0h 11min
• Production Company: DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
• Production Country: East Germany
• Director: Lutz Dammbeck