All Ideas Begin as a Dream (Alle Ideen beginnen als Traum)

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Alle Ideen beginnen als Traum (All Ideas Begin as a Dream) (1987) is an East German documentary directed by Annelie Thorndike. The film follows Professor Dr. Heiner Vollstädt and his groundbreaking research at the Central Institute for Earth Physics in Potsdam, where he has spent years working on the production of synthetic diamonds for industrial applications in the GDR. Through a combination of observational footage and narration, the documentary highlights the dedication of East German scientists and the intersection of scientific discovery with economic development.

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