Das Schweigen im Walde
Synopsis
The young Count Ettingen leads a dissolute life in Munich with the demanding Baroness Prankha at his side. To finance his life, he has his uncle cut down the forests in his estate without caring about the consequences. When he catches his girlfriend having an affair, however, he retreats to the mountains. From the young alpine dairymaid Lore he learns about another side of life and wants to stop the overexploitation of the forest. But the baroness still wants his money.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Vohrer
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner P. Zibaso, Ludwig Ganghofer
- Original Score
- Ernst Brandner
- Original Title
- Das Schweigen im Walde
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- CTV 72 Film und Fernsehproduktion, Terra-Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Vohrer
Werner P. Zibaso, Ludwig Ganghofer
Ernst Brandner
Ingeborg Taschner
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Vohrer
Director
Werner P. Zibaso
Writer
Ingeborg Taschner
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Das Schweigen im Walde
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What is Das Schweigen im Walde about?
The young Count Ettingen leads a dissolute life in Munich with the demanding Baroness Prankha at his side. To finance his life, he has his uncle cut down the forests in his estate without caring about the consequences. When he catches his girlfriend having an affair, however, he retreats to the mountains. From the young alpine dairymaid Lore he learns about another side of life and wants to stop the overexploitation of the forest. But the baroness still wants his money.
Who directed Das Schweigen im Walde?
Das Schweigen im Walde was directed by Alfred Vohrer.
Who stars in Das Schweigen im Walde?
The principal cast of Das Schweigen im Walde includes Alexander Stephan, Evelyn Opela, Ferdy Mayne, Bernhard Helfrich, Walter Buschhoff.
When was Das Schweigen im Walde released and how long is it?
Das Schweigen im Walde was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Das Schweigen im Walde?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Das Schweigen im Walde was composed by Ernst Brandner.
Is Das Schweigen im Walde based on a book or true story?
Das Schweigen im Walde is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ludwig Ganghofer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Das Schweigen im Walde?
Das Schweigen im Walde holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).