Fundvogel
Synopsis
Young Jan Bergwall visits his grandmother, the so-called centenary, at Woyland Castle. There he meets his cousin Andrea, who everyone calls "Fundvogel". Jan is fascinated by the young girl's beauty, and soon there is an erotic tension in the air between the two. Although they both have strong feelings for each other, they are afraid to make a commitment, even though their domineering grandmother is determined that they marry. Panicked that he might feel obliged to marry Andrea, Jan escapes from this place. Andrea is deeply disappointed and seeks revenge. Out of spite, she becomes involved with the falconer Bartel and is later raped in a wooden hut. The centigress, concerned about morals and customs, then sends Fundvogel to a convent. She escapes from there and flees into the arms of Jan. When he learns from a letter from the countess what has happened to Andrea, he leaves her a second time. In her despair, Fundvogel then throws herself off a bridge into the floods with suicidal intent.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Hoffmann-Harnisch
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Steinhoff, Hanns Heinz Ewers
- Original Title
- Fundvogel
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Excelsior-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Hoffmann-Harnisch
Hans Steinhoff, Hanns Heinz Ewers
Karl Puth, Guido Seeber
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Hoffmann-Harnisch
Director
Hans Steinhoff
Writer
Karl Puth
Director of Photography
Hermann Warm
Production Design
Mathieu Oostermann
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fundvogel
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What is Fundvogel about?
Young Jan Bergwall visits his grandmother, the so-called centenary, at Woyland Castle. There he meets his cousin Andrea, who everyone calls "Fundvogel". Jan is fascinated by the young girl's beauty, and soon there is an erotic tension in the air between the two. Although they both have strong feelings for each other, they are afraid to make a commitment, even though their domineering grandmother is determined that they marry. Panicked that he might feel obliged to marry Andrea, Jan escapes from this place. Andrea is deeply disappointed and seeks revenge. Out of spite, she becomes involved with the falconer Bartel and is later raped in a wooden hut. The centigress, concerned about morals and customs, then sends Fundvogel to a convent. She escapes from there and flees into the arms of Jan. When he learns from a letter from the countess what has happened to Andrea, he leaves her a second time. In her despair, Fundvogel then throws herself off a bridge into the floods with suicidal intent.
Who directed Fundvogel?
Fundvogel was directed by Wolfgang Hoffmann-Harnisch.
Who stars in Fundvogel?
The principal cast of Fundvogel includes Camilla Horn, Francis Lederer, Paul Wegener, Clifford McLaglen, Elizza La Porta.
When was Fundvogel released and how long is it?
Fundvogel was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is Fundvogel based on a book or true story?
Fundvogel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hanns Heinz Ewers".