Jena, September 21, 2026 – The Kassablanca in Jena is showing the documentary “Im Osten was Neues” (Germany 2025) this evening. The film, directed by Loraine Blumenthal, examines the social relevance of rehabilitation and integration in East German small towns.
- What: Documentary film “Im Osten was Neues” (82 min.)
- When: Monday, September 21, 2026, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- Where: Kassablanca, Felsenkellerstraße 13A, 07745 Jena
- Admission: 3,- Euro (at the door)
- Contact: Phone 03641 28260, E-Mail buero@kassablanca.de, kassablanca.de
Content of the documentary and social relevance
The 82-minute documentary focuses on Thomas “Eichi” Eichstätt, a former self-proclaimed right-wing extremist in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Today, he volunteers as the manager of the football club FC Pio in the small town of Torgelow and acts as a father figure for young players who have fled their home countries. The film provides an empathetic look at how leaving the right-wing scene can succeed and how bridges can be built between people.
Distributor’s warning
The film distributor Drop-Out Cinema explicitly points out that the documentary contains racist language and symbolism.
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