Commissioned and sponsored by the West German Federal Ministry of Health, the film was part of an "enlightenment wave". Under Health Minister Käte Strobel, the government sought to use modern media to educate a public that was largely uneducated about procreation and family planning.
Title: Helga Year: 1967 Format: Short documentary / experimental film Duration: Approximately 10–15 minutes (varies by archive listing) Language: English (narration and interviews), with on-screen English titles helga film 1967 youtube top
: The graphic nature of the birth scenes caused widespread shock. Reports from the era noted that many male viewers fainted during screenings, leading organizations like the German Red Cross to provide first aid at theaters. Commissioned and sponsored by the West German Federal