Letztes aus der DaDaeR
Synopsis
In a loose set of cabaret pieces, Steffen Mensching and Hans-Eckardt Wenzel - highly acclaimed East German poets, songwriters and clowns - satirize East German life in its final days and the arrival of new times after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The clowns are allowed to leave prison to sing for people outside. As they perform their pieces, however, the country sinks into rebellion, the prison is attacked and looted, and the people chase the clowns away. Latest from the Da-Da-R was the first film made by an artistic production group that had fought for independence within the structures of the state-owned DEFA film studio for years. "Da-Da-R" is a wordplay on the irreverent Dada art movement of the 1920s and the German acronym for East Germany- the DDR.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jörg Foth
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans-Eckardt Wenzel, Steffen Mensching
- Original Score
- Dietmar Staskowiak
- Original Title
- Letztes aus der DaDaeR
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe "DaDaeR"
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jörg Foth
Hans-Eckardt Wenzel, Steffen Mensching
Dietmar Staskowiak
Thomas Plenert
Renate Schäfer
Manfred Renger
Department Leadership Roster
Jörg Foth
Director
Hans-Eckardt Wenzel
Writer
Steffen Mensching
Writer
Renate Schäfer
Editor
Manfred Renger
Producer
Thomas Plenert
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Letztes aus der DaDaeR
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What is Letztes aus der DaDaeR about?
In a loose set of cabaret pieces, Steffen Mensching and Hans-Eckardt Wenzel - highly acclaimed East German poets, songwriters and clowns - satirize East German life in its final days and the arrival of new times after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The clowns are allowed to leave prison to sing for people outside. As they perform their pieces, however, the country sinks into rebellion, the prison is attacked and looted, and the people chase the clowns away. Latest from the Da-Da-R was the first film made by an artistic production group that had fought for independence within the structures of the state-owned DEFA film studio for years. "Da-Da-R" is a wordplay on the irreverent Dada art movement of the 1920s and the German acronym for East Germany- the DDR.
Who directed Letztes aus der DaDaeR?
Letztes aus der DaDaeR was directed by Jörg Foth.
Who stars in Letztes aus der DaDaeR?
The principal cast of Letztes aus der DaDaeR includes Steffen Mensching, Hans-Eckardt Wenzel, Irm Hermann, Christoph Hein, André Hennicke.
When was Letztes aus der DaDaeR released and how long is it?
Letztes aus der DaDaeR was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Letztes aus der DaDaeR?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Letztes aus der DaDaeR was composed by Dietmar Staskowiak.