Fly, Red Butterfly

Dialogue between children from Kampuchea who talk about their terrible experiences during the Pol Pot regime and pupils from Erfurt, Arnstadt and Plaue who participated in the solidarity action „Fly, Red Butterfly“. They speak of their contribution to the 3 307 585.90 Marks for the children of Cambodia

Directed by Gerhard Scheumann, Walter Heynowski, Fly, Red Butterfly leans on a strong ensemble — Gerhard Scheumann — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1980.