The Case of Detlef Kammrath
Der Fall Detlef Kammrath
Synopsis
Until he was 11, Detlef Kammrath (René Siodla) had a carefree childhood. But now his parents have decided to go their separate ways and divorce - a catastrophe for the boy. The court awards custody to his mother (Karin Schröder), but Detlef harshly rejects his mother's new partner (Gerd Grasse). He sees him as the person responsible for his unhappiness. Hoping to improve the family atmosphere, his mother forbids the boy from meeting his biological father; this leads to Detlef's absolute despair, and he becomes a "case" for child welfare services.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Klaus Grabowsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Hedda Zinner
- Original Title
- Der Fall Detlef Kammrath
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- One Gate Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Klaus Grabowsky
Hedda Zinner
Department Leadership Roster
Hedda Zinner
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Klaus Grabowsky
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What is The Case of Detlef Kammrath about?
Until he was 11, Detlef Kammrath (René Siodla) had a carefree childhood. But now his parents have decided to go their separate ways and divorce - a catastrophe for the boy. The court awards custody to his mother (Karin Schröder), but Detlef harshly rejects his mother's new partner (Gerd Grasse). He sees him as the person responsible for his unhappiness. Hoping to improve the family atmosphere, his mother forbids the boy from meeting his biological father; this leads to Detlef's absolute despair, and he becomes a "case" for child welfare services.
Who directed The Case of Detlef Kammrath?
The Case of Detlef Kammrath was directed by Klaus Grabowsky.
Who stars in The Case of Detlef Kammrath?
The principal cast of The Case of Detlef Kammrath includes René Sioda, Burkhard Kurth, Karin Schröder, Gert Grasse, Solveig Müller.
When was The Case of Detlef Kammrath released and how long is it?
The Case of Detlef Kammrath was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.