Stars
Sterne
Synopsis
Stationed in a secluded Bulgarian village in 1943, Walter – a German Wehrmacht sergeant and artist – lives in almost idyllic distance from the war. Then a transit camp is set up for Jews arriving from Greece. When Ruth, one of the internees, asks Walter to help a pregnant woman, the two form an unlikely bond.
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Sterne - DEFA-TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-30
Top Cast
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Sasha Krusharska
Ruth
Jürgen Frohriep
Unteroffizier Walter
Erik S. Klein
Kurt
Stefan Pejchev
Bai Petko
Georgi Naumov
Blashe
Ivan Kondov
Ruth's father
Milka Tuykova
Partisan
Shtilyan Kunev
Doctor
Naicho Petrov
Police Govenor
Elena Hranova
Starata evreyka
Leo Conforti
Nervous jewish man
Grigor Vachkov
Montyor v rabotilnitzata
Yuriy Yakovlev
German officer
Itzhak Finzi
Jewish Man
Hans Fiebrandt
Hannjo Hasse
Waltraut Kramm
Muzzi's Friend
Albert Zahn
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Konrad Wolf
- Screenplay & Story
- Angel Vagenshtain
- Original Score
- Simeon Pironkov
- Original Title
- Sterne
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian, Greek, Spanish, German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Boyana Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Konrad Wolf
Angel Vagenshtain
Simeon Pironkov
Werner Bergmann
Christa Wernicke
Siegfried Nuernberger, Valcho Draganov
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Bergmann
Director of Photography
Konrad Wolf
Director
Hose Sancha
Production Design
Siegfried Nuernberger
Producer
Christa Wernicke
Editor
Albert Seidner
Costume Design
Valcho Draganov
Producer
Angel Vagenshtain
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stars
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What is Stars about?
Stationed in a secluded Bulgarian village in 1943, Walter – a German Wehrmacht sergeant and artist – lives in almost idyllic distance from the war. Then a transit camp is set up for Jews arriving from Greece. When Ruth, one of the internees, asks Walter to help a pregnant woman, the two form an unlikely bond.
Who directed Stars?
Stars was directed by Konrad Wolf.
Who stars in Stars?
The principal cast of Stars includes Sasha Krusharska, Jürgen Frohriep, Erik S. Klein, Stefan Pejchev, Georgi Naumov.
When was Stars released and how long is it?
Stars was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Stars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stars was composed by Simeon Pironkov.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stars?
Stars holds official age classifications: FR: TP.