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IMDb197215mEast Germany

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.

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

Director

Christl Wiemer

Screenplay & Story

Christl Wiemer, Werner Heiduczek

Original Score & Music

Conny Odd

Director of Photography

Helmut Krahnert, Rolf Hofmann

Film Editing

Hanna Knieriem

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Werner Heiduczek

Department Leadership Roster

Christl Wiemer

Director

Christl Wiemer

Writer

Hanna Knieriem

Editor

Helmut Krahnert

Director of Photography

Rolf Hofmann

Director of Photography

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".