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An der Via Egnatia – Historisches und Heutiges über Stadt und Messe

Year1957
Directed byKarl Gass
Made inGermany, East Germany
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At a glance

An der Via Egnatia – Historisches und Heutiges über Stadt und Messe is a 1957 documentary film made by Karl Gass at East Germany’s DEFA Studio for Popular Science Films. Its subject is Thessaloniki, also called Saloniki, a Greek city that hosts the country’s national trade fair. The film presents the city through its landmarks and social conditions, placing historical and contemporary aspects of the city and fair in view. It is a 23-minute colour production, directed by Gass and presented in German. The listed country is Germany, East Germany. For viewers exploring mid-century documentaries about cities, this short offers a focused portrait of Thessaloniki and its trade-fair setting. Its combination of urban landmarks and social conditions gives the entry a city-centered perspective rather than a biographical or fictional narrative.

Who it is for

It suits viewers interested in documentary portraits of cities, Thessaloniki, or East German filmmaking. Its short 23-minute runtime may also suit a brief classroom viewing.

What is good

  • Focused portrait of Thessaloniki
  • Includes landmarks and social conditions
  • 23-minute colour film
  • German-language presentation

What to know first

  • German-language presentation
  • Only 23 minutes long

Verdict

This is a concise city portrait centered on Thessaloniki and its trade fair. Its brief runtime and focus make it most relevant to viewers seeking documentary films about urban places.

Details

Year
1957wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Karl Gasswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Germany, East Germanywikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0425746wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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