Marriage in the Shadows
Ehe im Schatten
Synopsis
Set during the rise of the Nazi regime, Elisabeth Maurer and Hans Wieland enjoy successful careers as actors in Berlin. Confident in her career, Elisabeth, who is Jewish, ignores the advice of a colleague to leave Germany in the face of increasing anti-Semitism. Believing that he can protect her if she becomes his wife, Hans convinces Elisabeth to marry him. In the following years, as Hans's career thrives, Elisabeth awaits the end of the Nazi terror which bars her from public life. When the situation worsens in 1938 with the Kristallnacht pogrom, Elisabeth decides to leave the country, but Hans, who still believes he can protect her, convinces her to stay with him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Maetzig
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Maetzig, Hans Schweikart
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Zeller
- Original Title
- Ehe im Schatten
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- DEFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Maetzig
Kurt Maetzig, Hans Schweikart
Wolfgang Zeller
Friedl Behn-Grund, Eugen Klagemann
Alice Ludwig, Hermann Ludwig
Georg Kiaup
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Maetzig
Director
Kurt Maetzig
Writer
Alice Ludwig
Editor
Hermann Ludwig
Editor
Friedl Behn-Grund
Director of Photography
Eugen Klagemann
Director of Photography
Georg Kiaup
Producer
Wolfgang Zeller
Original Music Composer
Otto Erdmann
Production Design
Franz F. Fürst
Production Design
Kurt Herlth
Production Design
Gertraud Recke
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marriage in the Shadows
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What is Marriage in the Shadows about?
Set during the rise of the Nazi regime, Elisabeth Maurer and Hans Wieland enjoy successful careers as actors in Berlin. Confident in her career, Elisabeth, who is Jewish, ignores the advice of a colleague to leave Germany in the face of increasing anti-Semitism. Believing that he can protect her if she becomes his wife, Hans convinces Elisabeth to marry him. In the following years, as Hans's career thrives, Elisabeth awaits the end of the Nazi terror which bars her from public life. When the situation worsens in 1938 with the Kristallnacht pogrom, Elisabeth decides to leave the country, but Hans, who still believes he can protect her, convinces her to stay with him.
Who directed Marriage in the Shadows?
Marriage in the Shadows was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
Who stars in Marriage in the Shadows?
The principal cast of Marriage in the Shadows includes Paul Klinger, Ilse Steppat, Claus Holm, Alfred Balthoff, Hans Leibelt.
When was Marriage in the Shadows released and how long is it?
Marriage in the Shadows was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Marriage in the Shadows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marriage in the Shadows was composed by Wolfgang Zeller.
Is Marriage in the Shadows based on a book or true story?
Marriage in the Shadows is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Schweikart".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marriage in the Shadows?
Marriage in the Shadows holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).