Für Elise
Synopsis
15-year-old Elise is longing for a happy family life, but her mother Betty is weak and egocentric. She drowns her problems in alcohol. Everything seems to turn out good when they meet Ludwig. But he does not fall in love with Betty, he loves Elise.
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Jasna Fritzi Bauer
Elise
Christina Große
Betty
Hendrik Duryn
Ludwig
Annekathrin Bürger
Tante Gisela
Katharina Eckerfeld
Kathi
Marie-Anne Fliegel
Tante Helga
Hilmar Eichhorn
Hauswart
Johannes Gabriel
Andreas
Martin Greif
Sanitäter
Lotte Ohm
Lehrerin
Lucas Reiber
Kai
Saskia Rosendahl
Lena
Axel Schreiber
Benny
Michael Wächter
Klaviertransporteur
Matthias Winde
Klaviertransporteur
Christian Klischat
Christbaumverkäufer
Maria Ehrich
Anke
Maria Häuser
Evelyn
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Dinslage
- Screenplay & Story
- Erzsébet Rácz
- Original Title
- Für Elise
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Ostlicht Filmproduktion, ARD, MDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Dinslage
Erzsébet Rácz
Kai Rostásy
Andreas Baltschun
Guido Schwab, Marcel Lenz
Department Leadership Roster
Guido Schwab
Producer
Kai Rostásy
Director of Photography
Marcel Lenz
Producer
Sonja Hesse
Costume Design
Erzsébet Rácz
Writer
Andreas Baltschun
Editor
Wolfgang Dinslage
Director
Stephan von Tresckow
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Für Elise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Für Elise about?
15-year-old Elise is longing for a happy family life, but her mother Betty is weak and egocentric. She drowns her problems in alcohol. Everything seems to turn out good when they meet Ludwig. But he does not fall in love with Betty, he loves Elise.
Who directed Für Elise?
Für Elise was directed by Wolfgang Dinslage.
Who stars in Für Elise?
The principal cast of Für Elise includes Jasna Fritzi Bauer, Christina Große, Hendrik Duryn, Annekathrin Bürger, Katharina Eckerfeld.
When was Für Elise released and how long is it?
Für Elise was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Für Elise?
Für Elise holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).