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5.0 / 10(7 votes)IMDb19701h 24mGermany

Seventeen and Anxious

Oh Happy Day

“Yesterday a child. Today a woman.”

Synopsis

Anna, a 17-year-old girl from Munich, is searching for answers about her sexuality and identity. While living in her affluent world, she feels neglected by her distant parents and her reserved boyfriend, Robert. Her curiosity leads her to unexpected experiences, including a night in a hippie commune and her first night of sex with Robert. Despite these experiences, Anna remains uncertain about her future as she tries to reconcile her family's expectations with her own desires.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Zbyněk Brynych
Screenplay & Story
Alexander Fuhrmann
Original Score
Peter Thomas
Original Title
Oh Happy Day
Country of Origin
Germany
Spoken Languages
German
Runtime
1h 24m
Production Studios
Caro Film GmbH

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Zbyněk Brynych

Screenplay & Story

Alexander Fuhrmann

Original Score & Music

Peter Thomas

Director of Photography

Josef Vaniš

Film Editing

Sophie Mikorey

Department Leadership Roster

Zbyněk Brynych

Zbyněk Brynych

Director

Alexander Fuhrmann

Screenplay

Peter Thomas

Peter Thomas

Original Music Composer

Josef Vaniš

Director of Photography

Sophie Mikorey

Editor

Ingeborg Ege-Grützner

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Seventeen and Anxious

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Seventeen and Anxious about?

Anna, a 17-year-old girl from Munich, is searching for answers about her sexuality and identity. While living in her affluent world, she feels neglected by her distant parents and her reserved boyfriend, Robert. Her curiosity leads her to unexpected experiences, including a night in a hippie commune and her first night of sex with Robert. Despite these experiences, Anna remains uncertain about her future as she tries to reconcile her family's expectations with her own desires.

Who directed Seventeen and Anxious?

Seventeen and Anxious was directed by Zbyněk Brynych.

Who stars in Seventeen and Anxious?

The principal cast of Seventeen and Anxious includes Anne-Marie Kuster, Amadeus August, Hanne Wieder, Eckart Dux, Siegfried Rauch.

When was Seventeen and Anxious released and how long is it?

Seventeen and Anxious was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.

Who composed the musical score for Seventeen and Anxious?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Seventeen and Anxious was composed by Peter Thomas.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Seventeen and Anxious?

Seventeen and Anxious holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).