Eastern Cross
Ostkreuz
Synopsis
15-year-old Elfie literally and metaphorically inhabits a no-man’s-land between the two Germanies shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The film deploys a neorealist aesthetic to reinforce the difficulties confronting the girl, and by inference, Germany.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Klier
- Screenplay & Story
- Karin Aström, Michael Klier
- Original Score
- Fred Frith
- Original Title
- Ostkreuz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Michael Klier Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Klier
Karin Aström, Michael Klier
Fred Frith
Sophie Maintigneux
Bettina Böhler
Michael Klier
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Klier
Producer
Sophie Maintigneux
Director of Photography
Fred Frith
Original Music Composer
Michael Klier
Director
Karin Aström
Screenplay
Bettina Böhler
Editor
Michael Klier
Screenplay
Detlef Pleschke
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eastern Cross
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eastern Cross about?
15-year-old Elfie literally and metaphorically inhabits a no-man’s-land between the two Germanies shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The film deploys a neorealist aesthetic to reinforce the difficulties confronting the girl, and by inference, Germany.
Who directed Eastern Cross?
Eastern Cross was directed by Michael Klier.
Who stars in Eastern Cross?
The principal cast of Eastern Cross includes Laura Tonke, Mirosław Baka, Suzanne von Borsody, Stefan Cammann, Gustaw Barwicki.
When was Eastern Cross released and how long is it?
Eastern Cross was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Eastern Cross?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eastern Cross was composed by Fred Frith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eastern Cross?
Eastern Cross holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).