Anflug Alpha 1

Five men of an NVA flying squadron are at the center of interest in this DEFA classic about love, tragedy and saying goodbye. Commander Milan has reached the age limit for pilots and has to accept that he will have to give up flying. Lieutenant Lenz lost control of his plane during a flight and was seriously injured during the rescue and may remain paralyzed. Young Kullas joins the squadron for Lenz, whose accident causes Kullas some anxienty. First Lieutenant Herzog loves Sigrid, a teacher. She loves him too but hesitates to get involved with a hero. Captain Wendland is a party secretary. He takes his defense mission just as seriously as his concern for his comrades.

Keywords

  • DEFA
  • Love
  • Made in Germany
  • Aging
  • community
  • family
  • friendship
  • gdr
  • relationship
  • work

Actors

  • Alfred Müller
  • Stefan Lisewski
  • Klaus-Peter Thiele
  • Ingolf Gorges
  • Peter Aust

Director

  • János Veiczi

Timeless


1h 17min


6 FSK

DE

GDR
1971
Five men of an NVA flying squadron are at the center of interest in this DEFA classic about love, tragedy and saying goodbye.

Five men of an NVA flying squadron are at the center of interest in this DEFA classic about love, tragedy and saying goodbye.


Commander Milan has reached the age limit for pilots and has to accept that he will have to give up flying. Lieutenant Lenz lost control of his plane during a flight and was seriously injured during the rescue and may remain paralyzed. Young Kullas joins the squadron for Lenz, whose accident causes Kullas some anxienty. First Lieutenant Herzog loves Sigrid, a teacher. She loves him too but hesitates to get involved with a hero. Captain Wendland is a party secretary. He takes his defense mission just as seriously as his concern for his comrades.

Cast & Crew