Bankett für Achilles
Synopsis
For thirty years, Karl Achilles has been working at the chemical collective in Bitterfeld. But now his last day as a master at the plant has come. He is about to retire; even if Karl, who finds ending his working life difficult, wanted to stay on, it would not be possible. Karl’s colleagues have arranged a farewell dinner for the retiring master at an outdoor restaurant. But on his last day of work, before the farewell dinner, he meets all sorts of people: both colleagues and people, who do not work at the plant. A mosaic of the biography of a person who found fulfilment in his work and now has to look for the meaning of his life anew.
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Erwin Geschonneck
Achilles
Jutta Wachowiak
Ursel
Fred Delmare
Kanarienvogel
Wolfgang Winkler
Baumann
Hermann Beyer
Dr. Huhn
Elsa Grube-Deister
Marga
Gert Gütschow
Walura
Ute Lubosch
Beate
Carl Heinz Choynski
Bahre
Dieter Franke
Herr Bäuerlein
Christa Löser
Frau Röder
Horst Lebinsky
Fred-Arthur Geppert
Erich Petraschk
Carmen-Maja Antoni
Gudrun Ritter
Frau Bäuerlein
Günter Rüger
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Gräf
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Stephan
- Original Score
- Gerhard Rosenfeld
- Original Title
- Bankett für Achilles
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Gräf
Martin Stephan
Gerhard Rosenfeld
Monika Schindler
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Gräf
Director
Monika Schindler
Editor
Martin Stephan
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bankett für Achilles
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What is Bankett für Achilles about?
For thirty years, Karl Achilles has been working at the chemical collective in Bitterfeld. But now his last day as a master at the plant has come. He is about to retire; even if Karl, who finds ending his working life difficult, wanted to stay on, it would not be possible. Karl’s colleagues have arranged a farewell dinner for the retiring master at an outdoor restaurant. But on his last day of work, before the farewell dinner, he meets all sorts of people: both colleagues and people, who do not work at the plant. A mosaic of the biography of a person who found fulfilment in his work and now has to look for the meaning of his life anew.
Who directed Bankett für Achilles?
Bankett für Achilles was directed by Roland Gräf.
Who stars in Bankett für Achilles?
The principal cast of Bankett für Achilles includes Erwin Geschonneck, Jutta Wachowiak, Fred Delmare, Wolfgang Winkler, Hermann Beyer.
When was Bankett für Achilles released and how long is it?
Bankett für Achilles was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Bankett für Achilles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bankett für Achilles was composed by Gerhard Rosenfeld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bankett für Achilles?
Bankett für Achilles holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).