Rabbit Heart
Hasenherz
“Growing up is tough, but finding yourself is the hardest role to play.”
Synopsis
The thirteen year old Janni is depressed, because she's still a little behind in her physical development. This leads to bullying remarks from her classmates. One day, a film crew comes to her school to find a candidate for the role of a Prince in a movie. They choose Janni, who they think is a boy. She takes on the role. At school, she tells her classmates she plays a Princess. When the moment of truth approaches she must find the self-confidence to invite the class to the premiere.
Top Cast
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Janni
Susa Kusche
Birgit
Frank Ruttloff
Michael
Juliane Korén
Jannis Mutter
Gisela Morgen
Marylu Poolman
Lehrerin
Volkmar Kleinert
Mario von Jascheroff
Jaecki Schwarz
Kameramann
Regina Beyer
Königin
Michael Gerber
Pedro Hebenstreit
Helmut Straßburger
Gertraud Last
Heide Kipp
Ernst-Georg Schwill
Theresia Wider
Roland Kuchenbuch
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gunter Friedrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Goßens
- Original Score
- Bernd Wefelmeyer
- Original Title
- Hasenherz
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gunter Friedrich
Anne Goßens
Bernd Wefelmeyer
Ilona Thiel
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Goßens
Writer
Gunter Friedrich
Director
Ilona Thiel
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rabbit Heart
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What is Rabbit Heart about?
The thirteen year old Janni is depressed, because she's still a little behind in her physical development. This leads to bullying remarks from her classmates. One day, a film crew comes to her school to find a candidate for the role of a Prince in a movie. They choose Janni, who they think is a boy. She takes on the role. At school, she tells her classmates she plays a Princess. When the moment of truth approaches she must find the self-confidence to invite the class to the premiere.
Who directed Rabbit Heart?
Rabbit Heart was directed by Gunter Friedrich.
Who stars in Rabbit Heart?
The principal cast of Rabbit Heart includes Bettina Hohensee, Susa Kusche, Frank Ruttloff, Juliane Korén, Gisela Morgen.
When was Rabbit Heart released and how long is it?
Rabbit Heart was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Rabbit Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rabbit Heart was composed by Bernd Wefelmeyer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rabbit Heart?
Rabbit Heart holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).