The Autograph
Das Autogramm
Synopsis
The bandoneon player Daniel and the boxer Toni arrive independently from each other in a provincial town in Latin America where they are booked to perform at a folk festival. Both of them are completely apolitical but are forced by external circumstances to take a political position. Toni falls in love with the daughter of an influential attorney but has to keep his love a secret. Meanwhile, Daniel learns about the atrocities committed by the Junta from the town’s residents.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Lilienthal
- Screenplay & Story
- Osvaldo Soriano, Peter Lilienthal
- Original Score
- Juan José Mosalini
- Original Title
- Das Autogramm
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Bundesministerium des Inneren (BMI), Euro-America-Films, Ministère de la culture, Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion, ZDF, Provobis Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Lilienthal
Osvaldo Soriano, Peter Lilienthal
Juan José Mosalini
Michael Ballhaus
Siegrun Jäger
Jürgen Haase
Department Leadership Roster
Jürgen Haase
Producer
Peter Lilienthal
Director
Siegrun Jäger
Editor
Peter Lilienthal
Writer
Ute Truthmann
Costume Design
Juan José Mosalini
Original Music Composer
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Autograph
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Autograph about?
The bandoneon player Daniel and the boxer Toni arrive independently from each other in a provincial town in Latin America where they are booked to perform at a folk festival. Both of them are completely apolitical but are forced by external circumstances to take a political position. Toni falls in love with the daughter of an influential attorney but has to keep his love a secret. Meanwhile, Daniel learns about the atrocities committed by the Junta from the town’s residents.
Who directed The Autograph?
The Autograph was directed by Peter Lilienthal.
Who stars in The Autograph?
The principal cast of The Autograph includes Juan José Mosalini, Ángel Del Villar, Anna Larreta, Hanns Zischler, Nikolaus Dutsch.
When was The Autograph released and how long is it?
The Autograph was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Autograph?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Autograph was composed by Juan José Mosalini.
Is The Autograph based on a book or true story?
The Autograph is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Osvaldo Soriano".