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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19771h 38mAustria

I Want to Live

Ich will leben

Synopsis

An 11-year-old boy survives a serious car accident but remains mentally and physically disabled for the rest of his life. The film depicts the situation of those affected and the reaction of those around them. It is a call for more humane treatment of people with disabilities.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jörg A. Eggers
Screenplay & Story
Jörg A. Eggers
Original Score
Hans Hammerschmidt
Original Title
Ich will leben
Country of Origin
Austria
Spoken Languages
German
Runtime
1h 38m
Production Studios
Cine Mercury

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jörg A. Eggers

Screenplay & Story

Jörg A. Eggers

Original Score & Music

Hans Hammerschmidt

Director of Photography

Walter Kindler

Film Editing

Wolfgang Schacht

Producers

Jörg A. Eggers

Department Leadership Roster

Jörg A. Eggers

Director

Jörg A. Eggers

Writer

Walter Kindler

Director of Photography

Wolfgang Schacht

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for I Want to Live.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Want to Live

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is I Want to Live about?

An 11-year-old boy survives a serious car accident but remains mentally and physically disabled for the rest of his life. The film depicts the situation of those affected and the reaction of those around them. It is a call for more humane treatment of people with disabilities.

Who directed I Want to Live?

I Want to Live was directed by Jörg A. Eggers.

Who stars in I Want to Live?

The principal cast of I Want to Live includes Kathina Kaiser, Heinz Bennent, Sonja Sutter, Alwy Becker, Claudia Butenuth.

When was I Want to Live released and how long is it?

I Want to Live was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

Who composed the musical score for I Want to Live?

The original motion picture soundtrack for I Want to Live was composed by Hans Hammerschmidt.