The Second Awakening of Christa Klages
Das zweite Erwachen der Christa Klages
Synopsis
Three people rob a bank to help a day care center that's in debt. Wolf is captured, Werner identified, police suspect Christa is the third. She and Werner ask Hans, a clergyman, to launder the money and give it to the kindergarten. He refuses. They try Ingrid, Christa's friend, who tries to help, but the school rejects the money. When tragedy strikes Werner, Hans helps Christa bolt to a collective in Portugal. Ingrid visits her; their relationship makes the collective nervous, so she returns to Germany and ceases living in hiding. The police are still looking for her and so is a witness to the robbery, Lena, a bank clerk. Lena's interest brings Christa's second awakening.
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Tina Engel
Christa Klages
Silvia Reize
Ingrid Häkele
Katharina Thalbach
Lena Seidlhofer
Marius Müller-Westernhagen
Werner Wiedemann
Peter Schneider
Hans Grawe
Ulrich von Dobschütz
Heinz, Ingrid's husband
Erika Wackernagel
Mother of Hans
Friedrich Kaiser
Wolfgang
Achim Krausz
Bank director
Fritz Ley
Old man from Riga
Gertrud Thomele
Mother of Christa
Rosa Sämmer
Caretaker
Margit Czenki
Reingard, kindergarten teacher
Hildegard Linden
Woman on the Train
Josef Bierbichler
Homeowner (uncredited)
Felix Moeller
Boy on the Train (uncredited)
Luisa Francia
Freundin von Christa
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlinale
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Screenplay & Story
- Margarethe von Trotta, Luisa Francia
- Original Score
- Klaus Doldinger
- Original Title
- Das zweite Erwachen der Christa Klages
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- WDR, Neue Bioskop Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margarethe von Trotta
Margarethe von Trotta, Luisa Francia
Klaus Doldinger
Franz Rath
Annette Dorn
Gunther Witte, Eberhard Junkersdorf
Department Leadership Roster
Margarethe von Trotta
Director
Franz Rath
Director of Photography
Gunther Witte
Producer
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Producer
Annette Dorn
Editor
Margarethe von Trotta
Writer
Luisa Francia
Writer
Klaus Doldinger
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Second Awakening of Christa Klages
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What is The Second Awakening of Christa Klages about?
Three people rob a bank to help a day care center that's in debt. Wolf is captured, Werner identified, police suspect Christa is the third. She and Werner ask Hans, a clergyman, to launder the money and give it to the kindergarten. He refuses. They try Ingrid, Christa's friend, who tries to help, but the school rejects the money. When tragedy strikes Werner, Hans helps Christa bolt to a collective in Portugal. Ingrid visits her; their relationship makes the collective nervous, so she returns to Germany and ceases living in hiding. The police are still looking for her and so is a witness to the robbery, Lena, a bank clerk. Lena's interest brings Christa's second awakening.
Who directed The Second Awakening of Christa Klages?
The Second Awakening of Christa Klages was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.
Who stars in The Second Awakening of Christa Klages?
The principal cast of The Second Awakening of Christa Klages includes Tina Engel, Silvia Reize, Katharina Thalbach, Marius Müller-Westernhagen, Peter Schneider.
When was The Second Awakening of Christa Klages released and how long is it?
The Second Awakening of Christa Klages was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Second Awakening of Christa Klages?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Second Awakening of Christa Klages was composed by Klaus Doldinger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Second Awakening of Christa Klages?
The Second Awakening of Christa Klages holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).