Death & the Maiden
Synopsis
Shortly after World War II, over 1,000 paintings were found in a cellar in southern France. The paintings were created by a young Jewish woman named Charlotte Salomon. She painted her turbulent life story in a unique creation called: ‘Life? Or Theater? – A Tri-Colored Operetta.’ Death and the Maiden unravels the story behind her creation.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
DEATH & THE MAIDEN (Śmierć i Dziewczyna) reż. Yael Lotem - zwiastun
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-22
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
(DocAviv International Documentary Film Festival) (world premiere)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yael Lotem
- Screenplay & Story
- Yael Lotem
- Original Title
- Death & the Maiden
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Israel
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Tel Aviv University Film & Television Department, Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB), Go2Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yael Lotem
Yael Lotem
Nicola Hens
Maya Klar
Pablo Arcuschin, Xenia Brauer, Yael Lotem
Department Leadership Roster
Maya Klar
Editor
Pablo Arcuschin
Producer
Nicola Hens
Director of Photography
Yael Lotem
Writer
Xenia Brauer
Producer
Yael Lotem
Director
Yael Lotem
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Death & the Maiden.
Similar Titles to Death & the Maiden
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.1
7.9
8.6
9.0
10.0
7.0
7.6
7.6
7.9
6.5
6.5
7.0
7.0
7.2
More Like Death & the Maiden
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Death & the Maiden
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death & the Maiden about?
Shortly after World War II, over 1,000 paintings were found in a cellar in southern France. The paintings were created by a young Jewish woman named Charlotte Salomon. She painted her turbulent life story in a unique creation called: ‘Life? Or Theater? – A Tri-Colored Operetta.’ Death and the Maiden unravels the story behind her creation.
Who directed Death & the Maiden?
Death & the Maiden was directed by Yael Lotem.
Who stars in Death & the Maiden?
The principal cast of Death & the Maiden includes Kathleen Morgeneyer, Hans Morgeneyer, Johannes Harth, Rama Friedlander, Maya Klar.
When was Death & the Maiden released and how long is it?
Death & the Maiden was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 30m.