Third performance date: Gotha's history on the big screen!

Third performance date: Gotha's history on the big screen!

History comes alive in Gotha! On November 3, 2025, the Gotha city administration and the Gotha Cultural Foundation will host the third special screening of the film "Gotha: 1250 years of history. 1250 years of change." It will take place on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the Cineplex Gotha. Tickets are now available for just 4 euros per person, and part of the proceeds will go to the Cultural Foundation's future cultural projects.

This film paints an impressive picture of around 1,250 years of city history and illustrates the changes Gotha has experienced. Before the documentary, the DEFA production “From Friedenstein to Schellenbrunnen” from 1985 will be shown, which provides memorable insights into the city during the transition period. This double program promises to appeal to both long-established Gotha residents and the curious.

Take a look into the past

The documentary not only contains archive footage, but also interviews with experts, including city historian Dr. Alexander Krünes. The historical film deals with formative events and personalities in a city that is considered a political and cultural hotspot in the heart of Thuringia science.de reported. Gotha's history dates back to 775, when it was first mentioned as Villa Gotaha in a document from Charlemagne.

Gotha is now the fifth largest city in Thuringia and has a population of around 44,000 people. The city has established itself as a center for trade and education over the centuries. Ernst the Pious, a Duke of the Ernestines, introduced a progressive education system that continues to have an impact today. The connections to the European nobility, especially the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, have also had a major influence on the city's history Wikipedia holds on.

Discover cultural treasures

The Ducal Museum in Gotha is another stop for history buffs. It houses unique art treasures that testify to the rulers' passion for collecting. It is a joy for the city's citizens to be able to experience their own history in so many different ways. The cultural institutions already mentioned, such as the ducal library or the Gotha Observatory, illustrate the importance of Gotha as a place of education and culture.

So the city has kept itself changing - from the cradle of the German insurance industry to modern challenges in an ever-changing world. Anyone interested in Gotha's multi-faceted history should definitely come to the Cineplex on November 16th and embark on an exciting journey through time!