The Old New World
1977, German. Directed by Andrew Thorndike & Annelie Thorndike.
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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- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- German
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- Released
- 29 September 1977
- Original title
- Die alte neue Welt
- Country
- East Germany
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The Old New World runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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The Old New World isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 September 1977. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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The Old New World (1977) was directed by Andrew Thorndike and Annelie Thorndike and stars Jürgen Hentsch, John Pett.