Just Don't Think I'll Cry
Denk bloß nicht, ich heule
Synopsis
High-school senior Peter considers the adults around him to be hypocritical, self-congratulatory, and immersed in the past. He gets suspended for writing an essay that his teachers consider to be a challenge to the state. Just Don't Think I'll Cry became one of twelve films and film projects-almost an entire year's production-that were banned in 1965-1966 due to their alleged anti-socialist aspects. Although scenes and dialogs were altered and the end was reshot twice, officials condemned this title as "particularly harmful." In 1989, cinematographer Ost restored the original version, and this and most of the other banned films were finally screened in January 1990. Belatedly, they were acclaimed as masterpieces of critical realism.
Top Cast
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Peter Reusse
Peter Neumann
Anne-Kathrein Kretzschmar
Anne
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
Annes Vater
Jutta Hoffmann
Uschi
Helga Göring
Frau Naumann
Harry Hindemith
Herr Naumann
Herbert Köfer
Herr Röhle
Fred Delmare
Brigadier
Carmen-Maja Antoni
Studentin mit Brille
Arno Wyzniewski
Horst Buder
Ami
Alexander Lang
Uwe Karpa
Werner Dissel
Mantek
Armin Mechsner
Gerhard Klein
Frank Michelis
Meister
Gertrud-Elisabeth Zillmer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Vogel
- Screenplay & Story
- Manfred Freitag, Joachim Nestler
- Original Score
- Hans-Dieter Hosalla
- Original Title
- Denk bloß nicht, ich heule
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Vogel
Manfred Freitag, Joachim Nestler
Hans-Dieter Hosalla
Helga Krause
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Vogel
Director
Manfred Freitag
Writer
Joachim Nestler
Writer
Helga Krause
Editor
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What is Just Don't Think I'll Cry about?
High-school senior Peter considers the adults around him to be hypocritical, self-congratulatory, and immersed in the past. He gets suspended for writing an essay that his teachers consider to be a challenge to the state. Just Don't Think I'll Cry became one of twelve films and film projects-almost an entire year's production-that were banned in 1965-1966 due to their alleged anti-socialist aspects. Although scenes and dialogs were altered and the end was reshot twice, officials condemned this title as "particularly harmful." In 1989, cinematographer Ost restored the original version, and this and most of the other banned films were finally screened in January 1990. Belatedly, they were acclaimed as masterpieces of critical realism.
Who directed Just Don't Think I'll Cry?
Just Don't Think I'll Cry was directed by Frank Vogel.
Who stars in Just Don't Think I'll Cry?
The principal cast of Just Don't Think I'll Cry includes Peter Reusse, Anne-Kathrein Kretzschmar, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff, Jutta Hoffmann, Helga Göring.
When was Just Don't Think I'll Cry released and how long is it?
Just Don't Think I'll Cry was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Just Don't Think I'll Cry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Just Don't Think I'll Cry was composed by Hans-Dieter Hosalla.