

Jana and the Little Star
Jana und der kleine Stern
Synopsis
Before going to bed, Jana plays a lullaby on her violin for the little star. In the girl's imagination, the star dances happily and falls from the sky. The star has to be back in its place before sunrise otherwise it will become blind. Jana is not able to help with the star's return. The birds are also not successful. However, a cosmonaut brings the star home.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christl Wiemer
- Screenplay & Story
- Christl Wiemer, Werner Heiduczek
- Original Score
- Conny Odd
- Original Title
- Jana und der kleine Stern
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christl Wiemer
Christl Wiemer, Werner Heiduczek
Conny Odd
Helmut Krahnert, Rolf Hofmann
Hanna Knieriem
Department Leadership Roster
Christl Wiemer
Director
Christl Wiemer
Writer
Hanna Knieriem
Editor
Helmut Krahnert
Director of Photography
Rolf Hofmann
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jana and the Little Star.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jana and the Little Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jana and the Little Star about?
Before going to bed, Jana plays a lullaby on her violin for the little star. In the girl's imagination, the star dances happily and falls from the sky. The star has to be back in its place before sunrise otherwise it will become blind. Jana is not able to help with the star's return. The birds are also not successful. However, a cosmonaut brings the star home.
Who directed Jana and the Little Star?
Jana and the Little Star was directed by Christl Wiemer.
Who stars in Jana and the Little Star?
The principal cast of Jana and the Little Star includes Klaus Piontek.
When was Jana and the Little Star released and how long is it?
Jana and the Little Star was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Jana and the Little Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jana and the Little Star was composed by Conny Odd.
Is Jana and the Little Star based on a book or true story?
Jana and the Little Star is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Werner Heiduczek".
