The Film Narrator
Der Kinoerzähler
Synopsis
Germany in the Thirties. A movie teller realizes that his profession is not longer needed. Silent movies are not produced any longer. Telling stories is the only thing the man was ever good in, so he does not know what to do now. As political circumstances are changing dramatically these days in Germany, he gets new hope that things will again be going better for him...
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Armin Mueller-Stahl
Kinoerzähler
Martin Benrath
Herr Theilhaber
Andrej Jautze
Paul
Tina Engel
Marie
Udo Samel
Herr Lange
Eva Mattes
Frau Fritzsche
Katharina Tanner
Klara
Otto Sander
Salzmann
Sophie Loewe
Anna
Harry Baer
Herr Kunze
Reiner Heise
Passbeamter
Gojko Mitić
Reiter
Peter Mohrdieck
Friseur Ehrlich
Franziska Troegner
Friseuse Sybille
Hans-Gerd Sonnenburg
Kommissar Obermüller
Christiane Reiff
Frau Goetze
H.H. Müller
Studiopförtner
Arno Wyzniewski
Alter Fritz
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernhard Sinkel
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernhard Sinkel
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Der Kinoerzähler
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Allianz Filmproduktion, ABS Filmproduktion, Roxy Film, ZDF, Neue Bioskop Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernhard Sinkel
Bernhard Sinkel, Gert Hofman
Günther Fischer
Axel Block
Heidi Handorf
Norbert Schneider, Wolfgang Tumler, Udo Heiland, Bernhard Sinkel
Department Leadership Roster
Bernhard Sinkel
Director
Bernhard Sinkel
Screenplay
Axel Block
Director of Photography
Heidi Handorf
Editor
Barbara Baum
Costume Design
Norbert Schneider
Producer
Wolfgang Tumler
Producer
Udo Heiland
Producer
Bernhard Sinkel
Producer
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 Film Narrator
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What is The Film Narrator about?
Germany in the Thirties. A movie teller realizes that his profession is not longer needed. Silent movies are not produced any longer. Telling stories is the only thing the man was ever good in, so he does not know what to do now. As political circumstances are changing dramatically these days in Germany, he gets new hope that things will again be going better for him...
Who directed The Film Narrator?
The Film Narrator was directed by Bernhard Sinkel.
Who stars in The Film Narrator?
The principal cast of The Film Narrator includes Armin Mueller-Stahl, Martin Benrath, Andrej Jautze, Tina Engel, Udo Samel.
When was The Film Narrator released and how long is it?
The Film Narrator was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Film Narrator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Film Narrator was composed by Günther Fischer.
Is The Film Narrator based on a book or true story?
The Film Narrator is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gert Hofman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Film Narrator?
The Film Narrator holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).