Gudrun
Synopsis
Gudrun is a teen-aged girl living in Germany during World War II. Her father is away serving in the army and her mother has sent her to a rural village to stay with her grandmother, a cafe proprietor. In that ironically idyllic setting, Gudrun frolics with a youth who yearns to join the Hitler Youth, though his father is a pastor who has been outspoken against the regime and will soon be arrested. Meanwhile, Gudrun's mother has been having an affair with an army officer. This causes grave difficulties when her husband, who has deserted and is hiding out in grannie's cellar, stumbles upon the couple.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans W. Geißendörfer
- Screenplay & Story
- Fitzgerald Kusz, Hans W. Geißendörfer
- Original Score
- Jürgen Knieper
- Original Title
- Gudrun
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Geißendörfer Film-und Fernsehproduktion, B.A. Filmproduktion, Maran Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Fitzgerald Kusz, Hans W. Geißendörfer
Jürgen Knieper
Hans-Günther Bücking
Annette Dorn
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Department Leadership Roster
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Director
Fitzgerald Kusz
Writer
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Writer
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Producer
Hans-Günther Bücking
Director of Photography
Annette Dorn
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gudrun
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What is Gudrun about?
Gudrun is a teen-aged girl living in Germany during World War II. Her father is away serving in the army and her mother has sent her to a rural village to stay with her grandmother, a cafe proprietor. In that ironically idyllic setting, Gudrun frolics with a youth who yearns to join the Hitler Youth, though his father is a pastor who has been outspoken against the regime and will soon be arrested. Meanwhile, Gudrun's mother has been having an affair with an army officer. This causes grave difficulties when her husband, who has deserted and is hiding out in grannie's cellar, stumbles upon the couple.
Who directed Gudrun?
Gudrun was directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer.
Who stars in Gudrun?
The principal cast of Gudrun includes Kerstin Gmelch, Barbara Thummet, Roman Mitterer, Veronika Freimanová, Bernd Tauber.
When was Gudrun released and how long is it?
Gudrun was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Gudrun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gudrun was composed by Jürgen Knieper.