Together with York’s Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, CCGES is pleased to be able to present a screening of the DEFA feature film production Der Dritte (Her Third) in the presence of its Director, Egon Günther.

Released in 1971, the film recounts eighteen years in the life of Margit through a series of flashbacks. After two failed relationships, each of which produced a child, a newly liberated Margit discovers herself. Her amorous pursuit of a colleague provides not only an entertaining love story, but also a testament to the evolving self-confidence and independence of East German women.

After the screening, Ralf Schenk, an internationally-known authority on East German film, will lead a discussion of the film and engage Egon Günther on questions raised by his work.

Time: 2:00-5:00pm
Location: Accolade East 013