Pestalozzi's Mountain
Pestalozzis Berg
Synopsis
In the 1770s, Swiss farmer Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi established a school for poor orphaned children in the Aargau. Up to total exhaustion he sacrificed himself for his pedagogical theories. Five years later, the project of the idealistic educator failed after bloody attacks of the French. In retrospect, the disappointed Pestalozzi experiences the last few months with "his" children.
Top Cast
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Gian Maria Volonté
Pestalozzi
Rolf Hoppe
Zehender
Heidi Züger
Mädi
Christian Grashof
Zschokke
Michael Gwisdek
Perrault
Corinna Harfouch
Juliette Benoit
Silvia Jost
Magd
Angelica Ippolito
Anna Pestalozzi
Peter Wyssbrod
Hofstetter
Käthe Reichel
Alte Köchin
Isolde Barth
Rosalia
Mathias Gnädinger
Büttel
Roger Jendly
Werner Riemann
Uli Eichenberger
Peter Freiburghaus
Heike Jonca
Norbert Klassen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter von Gunten
- Screenplay & Story
- Lukas Hartmann
- Original Score
- Heinz Reber
- Original Title
- Pestalozzis Berg
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany, Italy, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Praesens-Film, Stella Film, Ellepi Films, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter von Gunten
Lukas Hartmann, Peter von Gunten, Peter Schneider
Heinz Reber
Lotti Mehnert
Department Leadership Roster
Peter von Gunten
Director
Lukas Hartmann
Screenplay
Peter von Gunten
Writer
Peter Schneider
Writer
Lotti Mehnert
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pestalozzi's Mountain
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What is Pestalozzi's Mountain about?
In the 1770s, Swiss farmer Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi established a school for poor orphaned children in the Aargau. Up to total exhaustion he sacrificed himself for his pedagogical theories. Five years later, the project of the idealistic educator failed after bloody attacks of the French. In retrospect, the disappointed Pestalozzi experiences the last few months with "his" children.
Who directed Pestalozzi's Mountain?
Pestalozzi's Mountain was directed by Peter von Gunten.
Who stars in Pestalozzi's Mountain?
The principal cast of Pestalozzi's Mountain includes Gian Maria Volonté, Rolf Hoppe, Heidi Züger, Christian Grashof, Michael Gwisdek.
When was Pestalozzi's Mountain released and how long is it?
Pestalozzi's Mountain was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Pestalozzi's Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pestalozzi's Mountain was composed by Heinz Reber.
Is Pestalozzi's Mountain based on a book or true story?
Pestalozzi's Mountain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lukas Hartmann".