What is aktuelle kamera?

Aktuelle Kamera was a daily news program produced by the state broadcaster of East Germany, Deutscher Fernsehfunk (DFF), from 1952 until 1990. It was the most important television news program in the country and presented news from a socialist perspective. The show was anchored by famous personalities like Gerhard Kegel, Thomas Brasch, Gerd Michael Henneberg, and Friedrich Schenk.

The show was originally broadcast in black and white but transitioned to color in the early 1970s. Aktuelle Kamera provided information on news events and the political situation both domestically and internationally, while also covering cultural and sports events. The program was watched by millions of East Germans and played an important role in shaping public opinion in the country.

After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Aktuelle Kamera faced criticism for its biased reporting and lack of journalistic integrity. The show was eventually cancelled in 1990, following the reunification of Germany. Today, Aktuelle Kamera is remembered as an important part of East German media history and as a symbol of the country's socialist propaganda machine.