Hälfte des Lebens
Synopsis
This tragic love story relates ten decisive years in the life of the great Romantic poet Friedrich Hölderlin, played by a young Ulrich Mühe.
Top Cast
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Ulrich Mühe
Friedrich Hölderlin
Jenny Gröllmann
Susette Gontard
Swetlana Schönfeld
Marie Rätzer
Michael Gwisdek
Jakob Gontard
Peter-Mario Grau
Isaac von Sinclair
Christine Gloger
Hölderlins Mutter
Simone Frost
Hölderlins Schwester Henrike
Christine Harbort
Haushälterin Wilhelmine
Reimar Johannes Baur
Dr. Ebel
Rolf Hoppe
Wilhelm Heinse
Matthias Günther
Prof. Authenrieth
Hilmar Baumann
Konsul Meyer
Peter Bause
Landgraf
Trude Brentina
Seniorin Gontard
Thomas Gumpert
Freund N.
Gerd Michael Henneberg
Französischer Schlossherr
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herrmann Zschoche
- Screenplay & Story
- Christa Kožik, Herrmann Zschoche
- Original Score
- Georg Katzer
- Original Title
- Hälfte des Lebens
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herrmann Zschoche
Christa Kožik, Herrmann Zschoche
Georg Katzer
Günter Jaeuthe
Monika Schindler
Department Leadership Roster
Herrmann Zschoche
Director
Christa Kožik
Writer
Herrmann Zschoche
Writer
Monika Schindler
Editor
Georg Katzer
Original Music Composer
Günter Jaeuthe
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hälfte des Lebens
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hälfte des Lebens about?
This tragic love story relates ten decisive years in the life of the great Romantic poet Friedrich Hölderlin, played by a young Ulrich Mühe.
Who directed Hälfte des Lebens?
Hälfte des Lebens was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.
Who stars in Hälfte des Lebens?
The principal cast of Hälfte des Lebens includes Ulrich Mühe, Jenny Gröllmann, Swetlana Schönfeld, Michael Gwisdek, Peter-Mario Grau.
When was Hälfte des Lebens released and how long is it?
Hälfte des Lebens was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Hälfte des Lebens?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hälfte des Lebens was composed by Georg Katzer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hälfte des Lebens?
Hälfte des Lebens holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).