(Eng: Our Homeland) was a popular song in the
German Democratic Republic
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, where it was sung by the
Ernst Thälmann Pioneer Organisation. The lyrics were written by Herbert Keller and the melody by
Hans Naumilkat. The song demonstrates strong bonds with nature, expressing the significance of a sense of homeland (heimat) beyond people.
The song plays an important role in the 2003 film ''
Good Bye, Lenin!
''Good Bye Lenin!'' is a 2003 German tragicomedy film, directed by Wolfgang Becker. The cast includes Daniel Brühl, Katrin Sass, Chulpan Khamatova, and Maria Simon. The story follows a family in East Germany (GDR); the mother (Sass) is dedic ...
'', being sung several times by Young Pioneer groups.
Lyrics
References
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East German music
Pioneer movement
German songs
German patriotic songs