Eine vollkommen erlogene Geschichte, East Germany.

Original poster for the East German (DDR) children's film "Eine vollkommen erlogene Geschichte" (A Completely Made-Up Story).
The film was produced by the Fernsehen der DDR (DDR Television). The poster features a large, smiling hippopotamus in water, with children on its back and around it, suggesting a whimsical and child-friendly theme.
If you want to watch this film, this is the link: https://youtu.be/aSobrtPdAHs?feature=shared
In the German Democratic Republic, childhood dreams took flight not only on screen but also in the vivid, hand-crafted posters that adorned cinema foyers and cultural centers. GDR children’s film posters were more than promotional tools — they were works of art designed to captivate, educate, and inspire young minds within a tightly controlled media landscape.
Far from the glossy commercial aesthetics of the West, these posters reflected a unique fusion of socialist ideals, artistic experimentation, and childlike wonder. Graphic designers used bold colors, imaginative illustrations, and playful typography to create visual worlds where fairy tales met ideological undertones. Whether promoting fairy tale adaptations, puppet animations, or original DEFA productions, the posters served as both a window to magical storytelling and a mirror of the state’s cultural ambitions.
Each poster tells a story — not just of the film it represents, but of a nation shaping its future citizens through the magic of cinema.
Size: 42x59cm (A2)
Printed in the 80’s
Made in East Germany
Distributor: Progreas Film-Verleih
Condition: there is a folding mark with a “+” shape and some small holes (see pictures)
This is guaranteed 100% original communist period item manufactured in East Germany.