Werner Krauße

Various fables of human conflict and redemption, stimulating the imagination through magic, mysticism and humour.

Animated short based on a children's book by Benno Pludra. Winter has enchanted the city and harbour. Only boatman is boring, no one plays with him. Captain Putt Bräsing has an insight with his little dog and entrusts him Uwe, Jochen and Katrinchen to frolic around. The children go on a research trip to the beach.

A fisherman once caught a talking golden fish. He gave him his freedom and was allowed to make a wish in return. He asked for a boat, but this was not enough for his wife, who demanded a house. Driven by his wife's greed, the fisherman demanded more and more until he had lost all the wealth he had gained.

The first animated feature film made in East Germany. The people of Shilda were once welcome at the courts of princes all over the world, but back at the Shilda castle work remained and had to be carried out by the women of the town. The women grew tired of this and called their men back. After many foolish decisions, the townspeople were victims of their own devices, and eventually set fire to their own city. The fire destroyed everything, and the citizens of Shilda fled out into the world.

The little dog Nero looks around inquisitively in a world that is still somewhat foreign to him. He doesn't really know who or what he is and wants to have everything he admires in others. Only when the fox intrudes does Nero come to his senses.

In ancient China, there is a poet named Lo who lives in the emperor’s palace. While the hardworking people long for peace and happiness, Lo writes hymns in honor of the militant emperor, who is perpetually hungry for conquest. The monarch is pleased by the poet’s words, but the people do not want to hear the hymns praising him anymore. Lo is completely unaware of this and is surprised when the kitchen maid Hsi-Hua refuses to sing his hymns. With her help, Lo learns what the people really want and is able to see how cruel the emperor is.

Hans, a boy with a thirst for reading and knowledge, sets out with his horse Robert to redeem an enchanted castle. His cleverness and fearlessness allow him to triumph over the spirits and break the spell.