Ein Volksfeind
Synopsis
Henrik Ibsen's drama from 1882 in Ostermeier's vision since 2012. Dr. Stockmann discovers that the source of drinking and spa water is riddled with pathogenic micro-organisms, caused by industrial effluence. He wants to publish the findings in the newspaper and demands that the city council re-route the water pipes. Influential citizens and local journalists promise their support. However, his brother Peter, the mayor, raises some serious concerns: The economic prosperity of the spa town will be threatened. Suddenly the support for Stockman from the town's policymakers begins to wane. They spread seeds of doubt about his plans and try to cover up the fact of the contaminated water. But Stockmann insists on transparency and intends to go public on the matter. For him the affair has long since ceased to be about the polluted health spa, his target is society as a whole.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Ostermeier
- Screenplay & Story
- Henrik Ibsen
- Original Title
- Ein Volksfeind
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- ZDF/3sat
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Ostermeier
Henrik Ibsen
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Thomas Ostermeier
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Henrik Ibsen
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What is Ein Volksfeind about?
Henrik Ibsen's drama from 1882 in Ostermeier's vision since 2012. Dr. Stockmann discovers that the source of drinking and spa water is riddled with pathogenic micro-organisms, caused by industrial effluence. He wants to publish the findings in the newspaper and demands that the city council re-route the water pipes. Influential citizens and local journalists promise their support. However, his brother Peter, the mayor, raises some serious concerns: The economic prosperity of the spa town will be threatened. Suddenly the support for Stockman from the town's policymakers begins to wane. They spread seeds of doubt about his plans and try to cover up the fact of the contaminated water. But Stockmann insists on transparency and intends to go public on the matter. For him the affair has long since ceased to be about the polluted health spa, his target is society as a whole.
Who directed Ein Volksfeind?
Ein Volksfeind was directed by Thomas Ostermeier.
Who stars in Ein Volksfeind?
The principal cast of Ein Volksfeind includes Christoph Gawenda, Konrad Singer, Eva Meckbach, Renato Schuch, David Ruland.
When was Ein Volksfeind released and how long is it?
Ein Volksfeind was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.