![]() ![]() I don’t know about you, but I’m not going to give my credit card information to a company that uses such a sleazy technique to try and lure me in. Ignore any streams with titles like “FuLl MoViE AvAiLaBlE HeRe!!!!” These are come-ons to get you to go their websites, which usually require you to enter your credit card information. Be advised, however, that often these streams are often illegally uploaded and won’t be up for long. Sometimes you can find films you’re looking for on streaming services such as YouTube, Vimeo, and Veoh. There are a few companies that sell German DVDs through Amazon and ship to the United States on a regular basis, and a few companies stateside (also on Amazon) that sell East German films, but I think you’ll find their prices higher and often neutralize the advantage of buying from them. There are a few vendors that sell from Germany, but the shipping can be costly and you might have to wait a month or more for the package to arrive. The second best source for DVDs is-surprise, surprise-Germany. Their subtitles are already better than anything you are likely to come up with. So, without further palaver, let’s begin! Film SourcesĪs already mentioned, the best source for East German films in America is The DEFA Library, but these films don’t need subtitles added. You can respond to this post in the comments below. If you use a Mac, and have done this kind of work, I’d love to hear your recommendations. The subtitle editor Jubler is available for both platforms, but, the last time I looked Jubler was missing a few features that I will be discussing. I know VLC Player is available for both Macs and PCs, and is recommended for both. One quick caveat, however: I use a PC, so all of the programs I describe in detail are made for that platform. Happily, there are some excellent programs out there that can make the process easier. The answer is, yes, but it means some work. The East German films distributed by the DEFA Library at UMass Amherst have excellent English subtitles, and I will always recommend them as your primary source for East German films, but what about those films you want to see that aren’t available with English subtitles? Is there a workaround? ![]() Even if you can follow German films without too much difficulty, it’s nice to have English subtitles. ![]()
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