The Banner of Kryvyi Rih
Die Fahne von Kriwoj Rog
Synopsis
In an act of friendship and solidarity between two mining towns in 1929, the locals of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, give their flag as a gift to the locals of Bergstedt, Germany in this GDR propaganda film. This quickly takes on a symbolic meaning for the miners in Bergstedt as the Nazi party demands that this Soviet gesture be erased and the flag be replaced with their own. The miner and communist party functionary Otto Brosowski publicly declares it his duty to defend this flag against every danger, and he keeps his promise despite his family being threatened by torment and torture.
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Erwin Geschonneck
Otto Brosowski Senior
Marga Legal
Minna Brosowski
Harry Hindemith
Bürgermeister Zonkel
Fred-Arthur Geppert
Rüdiger
Eva-Maria Hagen
Elfriede
Manfred Krug
Jule Hammer
Jochen Thomas
Bode
Frank Panzer
Walter mit 12 Jahren
Kaspar Eichel
Walter
Angela Brunner
Frau Bienert
Willi Neuenhahn
Mellendorf
Martin Flörchinger
Pfarrer
Alfred Müller
Direktor Niedermeyer
Rolf Ripperger
Bubi von Alvensleben
Walter Lendrich
Küster
Dieter Wien
Lehrer Peters
Rudolf Ulrich
Bienert
Horst Kube
Fahrsteiger Bartel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Maetzig
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans-Albert Pederzani, Otto Gotsche
- Original Score
- Gerhard Rosenfeld
- Original Title
- Die Fahne von Kriwoj Rog
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Maetzig
Hans-Albert Pederzani, Otto Gotsche
Gerhard Rosenfeld
Brigitte Krex
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Maetzig
Director
Hans-Albert Pederzani
Writer
Brigitte Krex
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 The Banner of Kryvyi Rih
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What is The Banner of Kryvyi Rih about?
In an act of friendship and solidarity between two mining towns in 1929, the locals of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, give their flag as a gift to the locals of Bergstedt, Germany in this GDR propaganda film. This quickly takes on a symbolic meaning for the miners in Bergstedt as the Nazi party demands that this Soviet gesture be erased and the flag be replaced with their own. The miner and communist party functionary Otto Brosowski publicly declares it his duty to defend this flag against every danger, and he keeps his promise despite his family being threatened by torment and torture.
Who directed The Banner of Kryvyi Rih?
The Banner of Kryvyi Rih was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
Who stars in The Banner of Kryvyi Rih?
The principal cast of The Banner of Kryvyi Rih includes Erwin Geschonneck, Marga Legal, Harry Hindemith, Fred-Arthur Geppert, Eva-Maria Hagen.
When was The Banner of Kryvyi Rih released and how long is it?
The Banner of Kryvyi Rih was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Banner of Kryvyi Rih?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Banner of Kryvyi Rih was composed by Gerhard Rosenfeld.
Is The Banner of Kryvyi Rih based on a book or true story?
The Banner of Kryvyi Rih is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Otto Gotsche".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Banner of Kryvyi Rih?
The Banner of Kryvyi Rih holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).