Germany in Autumn
Deutschland im Herbst
Synopsis
Nine fictitious documentaries and films reflect the mood of late 1970s Germany, particularly the two-month period in 1977 when a businessman was kidnapped by the RAF (Red Army Faction). The kidnap had been made to orchestrate the release of the original leaders of the RAF, aka the Baader-Meinhof.
Top Cast
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Hannelore Hoger
Gabi Teichert
Angela Winkler
Antigone
Vadim Glowna
Freiermuth
Katja Rupé
Franziska Busch
Heinz Bennent
Mitglied des Kommitees
Wolf Biermann
Self
Joachim Bißmeier
TV-Redakteur
Helmut Griem
TV-Redakteur
Dieter Laser
Abgeordneter (TV Aufsichtsgremium)
Manfred Zapatka
Horst Mahler
Self
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Self (uncredited)
Mario Adorf
TV committee member (uncredited)
Margarethe von Trotta
Self (uncredited)
Caroline Chaniolleau
Hans Peter Cloos
Otto Friebel
Hildegard Friese
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus, Alf Brustellin, Hans Peter Cloos, Alexander Kluge, Maximiliane Mainka, Edgar Reitz, Katja Rupé, Volker Schlöndorff, Peter Schubert, Bernhard Sinkel
- Screenplay & Story
- Maximiliane Mainka, Edgar Reitz, Peter Schubert, Katja Rupé, Alexander Kluge, Peter Steinbach, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Hans Peter Cloos, Heinrich Böll, Volker Schlöndorff, Alf Brustellin, Bernhard Sinkel, Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Deutschland im Herbst
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- ABS Filmproduktion, Tango Film, Kairos-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus, Alf Brustellin, Hans Peter Cloos, Alexander Kluge, Maximiliane Mainka, Edgar Reitz, Katja Rupé, Volker Schlöndorff, Peter Schubert, Bernhard Sinkel
Maximiliane Mainka, Edgar Reitz, Peter Schubert, Katja Rupé, Alexander Kluge, Peter Steinbach, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Hans Peter Cloos, Heinrich Böll, Volker Schlöndorff, Alf Brustellin, Bernhard Sinkel, Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Ennio Morricone
Dietrich Lohmann, Werner Lüring, Colin Mounier, Michael Ballhaus, Bodo Kessler, Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein, Jürgen Jürges, Günther Hörmann
Mulle Goetz-Dickopp, Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus, Tanja Schmidbauer
Theo Hinz, Eberhard Junkersdorf
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Director
Alf Brustellin
Director
Hans Peter Cloos
Director
Alexander Kluge
Director
Maximiliane Mainka
Director
Maximiliane Mainka
Screenplay
Edgar Reitz
Screenplay
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Peter Schubert
Screenplay
Werner Lüring
Director of Photography
Colin Mounier
Director of Photography
Mulle Goetz-Dickopp
Editor
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Editor
Katja Rupé
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Germany in Autumn
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What is Germany in Autumn about?
Nine fictitious documentaries and films reflect the mood of late 1970s Germany, particularly the two-month period in 1977 when a businessman was kidnapped by the RAF (Red Army Faction). The kidnap had been made to orchestrate the release of the original leaders of the RAF, aka the Baader-Meinhof.
Who directed Germany in Autumn?
Germany in Autumn was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus, Alf Brustellin, Hans Peter Cloos, Alexander Kluge, Maximiliane Mainka, Edgar Reitz, Katja Rupé, Volker Schlöndorff, Peter Schubert, Bernhard Sinkel.
Who stars in Germany in Autumn?
The principal cast of Germany in Autumn includes Hannelore Hoger, Angela Winkler, Vadim Glowna, Katja Rupé, Heinz Bennent.
When was Germany in Autumn released and how long is it?
Germany in Autumn was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Germany in Autumn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Germany in Autumn was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Germany in Autumn?
Germany in Autumn holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).