Automärchen
Synopsis
This quirky episodic comedy weaves together three plotlines centered around the employees of a car garage, with some unexpected fairytale elements to get things moving. A woodland fairy convinces shy bookkeeper Piel to suddenly start driving his Trabi far above the speed limit. Manager Neumann sells his soul to a black cat in order to purchase a more respectable vehicle. And a spirit named "Car Accident" offers to warn owner Sengebusch about upcoming traffic accidents so he can make money by always being the first on the scene.
Top Cast
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Kurt Böwe
Kalle Sengebusch
Michèle Marian
Heidelinde
Fred Delmare
Servierer
Werner Pfeifer
Müller-Breithaupt
Barbara Dittus
Ernie
Karin Düwel
Schwangere
Marylu Poolman
Hilde Sengebusch
Roman Kaminski
Horst Weinheimer
Angela Brunner
Alfred Struwe
Dorit Gäbler
Thea Schmidt-Keune
Frau Heinke
Frank Träger
Michael Falkenhagen
Dezső Garas
Gertraud Last
Wolfram Handel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erwin Stranka
- Screenplay & Story
- Erwin Stranka, Jiří Marek
- Original Score
- Karl-Ernst Sasse
- Original Title
- Automärchen
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erwin Stranka
Erwin Stranka, Jiří Marek
Karl-Ernst Sasse
Barbara Simon
Department Leadership Roster
Erwin Stranka
Director
Erwin Stranka
Writer
Barbara Simon
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Automärchen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Automärchen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Automärchen about?
This quirky episodic comedy weaves together three plotlines centered around the employees of a car garage, with some unexpected fairytale elements to get things moving. A woodland fairy convinces shy bookkeeper Piel to suddenly start driving his Trabi far above the speed limit. Manager Neumann sells his soul to a black cat in order to purchase a more respectable vehicle. And a spirit named "Car Accident" offers to warn owner Sengebusch about upcoming traffic accidents so he can make money by always being the first on the scene.
Who directed Automärchen?
Automärchen was directed by Erwin Stranka.
Who stars in Automärchen?
The principal cast of Automärchen includes Kurt Böwe, Michèle Marian, Fred Delmare, Werner Pfeifer, Barbara Dittus.
When was Automärchen released and how long is it?
Automärchen was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Automärchen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Automärchen was composed by Karl-Ernst Sasse.