Waldwinter
Synopsis
A noble family that fled Silesia during World War II sets out to build a new life in the Bavarian Forest, but their efforts are threatened by the heir’s worldly ambitions—until he comes to realize his true calling and finds his true love.
Top Cast
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Claus Holm
Martin
Sabine Bethmann
Marianne
Rudolf Forster
Baron Malte
Gert Fröbe
Gerstenberg
Klaus Kinski
Otto Hartwig
Ilse Steppat
Frieda Stengel
Beppo Brem
Huber
Margarete Haagen
Kräutermarie
Willy A. Kleinau
Stengel
Susanne Cramer
Inge Sternitzke
Erica Beer
Simone
Herbert A. E. Böhme
Sternitzke
Karl Hellmer
Kruttke
Alexander Engel
Seifert
Helene Thimig
Baronin
Otz Tollen
Diener Baumann
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Liebeneiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Keller
- Original Score
- Peter Igelhoff
- Original Title
- Waldwinter
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Apollo Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Liebeneiner
Paul Keller
Peter Igelhoff
Bruno Mondi
Martha Dübber
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Liebeneiner
Director
Peter Igelhoff
Original Music Composer
Bruno Mondi
Director of Photography
Martha Dübber
Editor
Paul Markwitz
Production Design
Fritz Maurischat
Production Design
Günter Brosda
Costume Design
Sinaida Rudnow
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Waldwinter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waldwinter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waldwinter about?
A noble family that fled Silesia during World War II sets out to build a new life in the Bavarian Forest, but their efforts are threatened by the heir’s worldly ambitions—until he comes to realize his true calling and finds his true love.
Who directed Waldwinter?
Waldwinter was directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner.
Who stars in Waldwinter?
The principal cast of Waldwinter includes Claus Holm, Sabine Bethmann, Rudolf Forster, Gert Fröbe, Klaus Kinski.
When was Waldwinter released and how long is it?
Waldwinter was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Waldwinter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waldwinter was composed by Peter Igelhoff.
Is Waldwinter based on a book or true story?
Waldwinter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Keller".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waldwinter?
Waldwinter holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).