Cooperation event with the bookshop "Frau Rilke" on the Day of German Unity
The years following the end of the GDR were a time of rage and wonder, of huge hopes as well as small and large disappointments, a time of coming together and new beginnings in many areas of life. A new beginning for the trade in erotic articles, pornography and sex toys. This business did not officially exist in the GDR. After the fall of the Wall, erotic stores flourished everywhere in the East, in former children's rooms and garages.
Ute Bretschneider and Jens Schöne describe the opportunities and upheavals in rural areas and small towns from then until today based on the experiences and lives of erotic store owners. The stories are complemented by photographs of portraits of interviewees and places taken by photographers Karen Weinert and Thomas Bachler.
A different look at German unity and an intimate chapter in the history of transformation.
Admission costs €12, concessions €8. Ticket reservations under 03981-2390999 or info@kulturquartier-neustrelitz.de
