Autumn Milk
Herbstmilch
Synopsis
With the death of her mother, eight-year-old Anna ends her childhood: From now on, she has to look after the nine-member family. Deprivation-rich years, which also find no end when Anna marries: Her husband Albert must be a soldier in the Second World War, and the pregnant Anna has to work hard in the farm and care sick relatives. Lonely and exposed to the harassment of the tyrannical mother-in-law, she waits for Albert, with no certainty that he will ever return.
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Dana Vávrová
Anna Wimschneider
Werner Stocker
Albert Wimschneider
Claude-Oliver Rudolph
Kreisleiter
Eva Mattes
Fotografin
Ilona Mayer
Resl
Renate Grosser
Schwiegermutter
Philipp Moog
Soldat
Klára Lidová
Anna Wimschneider (8 Jahre)
Herta Schwarz
Julius Mitterer
Onkel Otto
Marie Bardischewski
Mutter Traunspurger
Werner Schnitzer
Fahrer
Karel Heřmánek
Vater Traunspurger
Johann Schuler
Soldat, Erntehelfer
Birge Schade
Alfons Scharf
Hannes Andersen
Joachim Schweizer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Vilsmaier
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Steinbach
- Original Score
- Enjott Schneider
- Original Title
- Herbstmilch
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Perathon Film-und Fernsehproduktions, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Vilsmaier
Peter Steinbach, Anna Wimschneider
Enjott Schneider
Joseph Vilsmaier
Ingrid Broszat
Joseph Vilsmaier
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Vilsmaier
Director
Peter Steinbach
Screenplay
Joseph Vilsmaier
Producer
Enjott Schneider
Original Music Composer
Joseph Vilsmaier
Director of Photography
Ingrid Broszat
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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1989
1989
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Frequently Asked Questions About Autumn Milk
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What is Autumn Milk about?
With the death of her mother, eight-year-old Anna ends her childhood: From now on, she has to look after the nine-member family. Deprivation-rich years, which also find no end when Anna marries: Her husband Albert must be a soldier in the Second World War, and the pregnant Anna has to work hard in the farm and care sick relatives. Lonely and exposed to the harassment of the tyrannical mother-in-law, she waits for Albert, with no certainty that he will ever return.
Who directed Autumn Milk?
Autumn Milk was directed by Joseph Vilsmaier.
Who stars in Autumn Milk?
The principal cast of Autumn Milk includes Dana Vávrová, Werner Stocker, Claude-Oliver Rudolph, Eva Mattes, Ilona Mayer.
When was Autumn Milk released and how long is it?
Autumn Milk was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Autumn Milk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Autumn Milk was composed by Enjott Schneider.
Is Autumn Milk based on a book or true story?
Autumn Milk is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anna Wimschneider".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Autumn Milk?
Autumn Milk holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).