

Plot Summary
Die alte neue Welt (The Old New World) (1977) is an East German documentary directed by Annelie and Andrew Thorndike. The film explores the evolution of human history over millions of years, tracing the development of societal formations from primitive society to socialism and communism. Through a blend of archival footage, original graphics, and animation, it contextualizes the progress of human civilization within the broader timeline of Earth's history. The documentary argues that only in socialism or communism can a foundation for a dignified human life truly exist. The film features a musical score by Hans-Dieter Hosalla, performed by the Staatskapelle Berlin.
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Director & Crew
Andrew Thorndike
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 votes.
Who directed The Old New World?
The Old New World was directed by Andrew Thorndike and released in 1977.
How long is The Old New World?
The Old New World has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1977-09-29
- Status
- Released

