Sources of Life
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Synopsis
This is a family story that covers thirty years in the life of the Freytag family (narrated by the grandson, Robert). When his grandfather returns from Russia in 1949, he becomes part of the German "economic miracle" by producing garden gnomes. Klaus, Robert's father, wants to become a writer. He marries Gisela who almost immediately gets pregnant with Robert - but the marriage doesn't work. Both parents abandon the child, and Robert goes on living with both pairs of grand parents. While his father belongs to the 1968 generation that rebels against their fathers he falls in love with the neighbor's's daughter Laura.
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Jürgen Vogel
Erich Freytag
Meret Becker
Elisabeth Freytag
Moritz Bleibtreu
Klaus Freytag
Lavinia Wilson
Gisela Ellers
Kostja Ullmann
Klaus, jung
Sonja Kirchberger
Marie Freytag
Thomas Heinze
Martin Ellers
Margarita Broich
Hildegard Ellers
Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht
Schwarz
Rolf Zacher
Erwin
Heribert Sasse
Ledig-Rowohlt
Steffen Wink
Herr Werner
Marozsán Erika
Frau Werner
Anton Rattinger
Kleptocek
Karoline Teska
Erika Ellers
Eva Bay
Annika
Lisa Smit
Laura
Michael Rast
Marcel Reich-Ranitzki
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oskar Roehler
- Screenplay & Story
- Klaus Richter, Oskar Roehler
- Original Score
- Martin Todsharow
- Original Title
- Quellen des Lebens
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Production Studios
- X Filme Creative Pool, WDR, BR, NDR, ARD Degeto, Moovie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oskar Roehler
Klaus Richter, Oskar Roehler
Martin Todsharow
Carl-Friedrich Koschnick
Peter R. Adam
Oliver Berben, Uwe Schott, Stefan Arndt
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Berben
Producer
Carl-Friedrich Koschnick
Director of Photography
Peter R. Adam
Editor
Stefan Arndt
Producer
Oskar Roehler
Director
Klaus Richter
Screenplay
Oskar Roehler
Screenplay
Martin Todsharow
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sources of Life
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What is Sources of Life about?
This is a family story that covers thirty years in the life of the Freytag family (narrated by the grandson, Robert). When his grandfather returns from Russia in 1949, he becomes part of the German "economic miracle" by producing garden gnomes. Klaus, Robert's father, wants to become a writer. He marries Gisela who almost immediately gets pregnant with Robert - but the marriage doesn't work. Both parents abandon the child, and Robert goes on living with both pairs of grand parents. While his father belongs to the 1968 generation that rebels against their fathers he falls in love with the neighbor's's daughter Laura.
Who directed Sources of Life?
Sources of Life was directed by Oskar Roehler.
Who stars in Sources of Life?
The principal cast of Sources of Life includes Jürgen Vogel, Meret Becker, Moritz Bleibtreu, Lavinia Wilson, Kostja Ullmann.
When was Sources of Life released and how long is it?
Sources of Life was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Sources of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sources of Life was composed by Martin Todsharow.
Is Sources of Life based on a book or true story?
Sources of Life is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Oskar Roehler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sources of Life?
Sources of Life holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).