Bronstein's Children
Bronsteins Kinder
Synopsis
East Berlin, 1973. Eighteen-year-old Hans Bronstein and his girlfriend arrive at his parents’ summer house to find a former Nazi camp Kapo chained there—employed when Hans’s father Arno and his friends were prisoners. Hans demands legal justice; Arno insists on his own retribution. Sister Elle, traumatized into institutionalization, cannot mediate. When Arno forces a confession, Hans frees the prisoner, confronting their irreconcilable pasts.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerzy Kawalerowicz
- Original Title
- Bronsteins Kinder
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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What is Bronstein's Children about?
East Berlin, 1973. Eighteen-year-old Hans Bronstein and his girlfriend arrive at his parents’ summer house to find a former Nazi camp Kapo chained there—employed when Hans’s father Arno and his friends were prisoners. Hans demands legal justice; Arno insists on his own retribution. Sister Elle, traumatized into institutionalization, cannot mediate. When Arno forces a confession, Hans frees the prisoner, confronting their irreconcilable pasts.
Who directed Bronstein's Children?
Bronstein's Children was directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.
Who stars in Bronstein's Children?
The principal cast of Bronstein's Children includes Matthias Paul, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Angela Winkler, Katharina Abt, Rolf Hoppe.
When was Bronstein's Children released and how long is it?
Bronstein's Children was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.