The Dove on the Roof
Die Taube auf dem Dach
Synopsis
Three people from very different walks of life meet at a large construction site. Young, unmarried, self-confident construction manager Linda Hinrichs dedicates herself completely to her work and enjoys living more independently then most women. Daniel, a student works on the construction site to make money during his summer holiday, and impresses Linda with his spontaneous energy and idealism. Brigadier Böwe, an older, divorced man works his way from one construction site to the other and has lost his own personal happiness on the path to developing what was seen as officially suitable social standards. Both men try to win Linda over, not realizing that they are taking her freedom away from her.
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Heidemarie Wenzel
Linda Hinrichs
Günter Naumann
Hans Böwe
Katrin Martin
Steffi Böwe
Helmut Gauß
Kramer
Andreas Gripp
Daniel
Erika Köllinger
Erika
Jürgen Klauß
Fernando
Willi Neuenhahn
Arthur
Günter Rüger
Günter
Amina Gusner
Sabine
Herbert Köfer
Glass Ball Manufacturer
Hilmar Baumann
Sales Manager
Wolfgang Greese
Forestry Manager
Lotte Loebinger
Linda's Mother
Heinz Scholz
Linda's Father
Christian Steyer
Trumpet Player
Monika Lennartz
Record Seller
Annelene Hischer
Woman in Bar
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Iris Gusner
- Screenplay & Story
- Iris Gusner
- Original Score
- Gerhard Rosenfeld
- Original Title
- Die Taube auf dem Dach
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iris Gusner
Iris Gusner
Gerhard Rosenfeld
Roland Gräf
Helga Krause
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Gräf
Director of Photography
Iris Gusner
Screenplay
Helga Krause
Editor
Gerhard Rosenfeld
Original Music Composer
Iris Gusner
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dove on the Roof
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What is The Dove on the Roof about?
Three people from very different walks of life meet at a large construction site. Young, unmarried, self-confident construction manager Linda Hinrichs dedicates herself completely to her work and enjoys living more independently then most women. Daniel, a student works on the construction site to make money during his summer holiday, and impresses Linda with his spontaneous energy and idealism. Brigadier Böwe, an older, divorced man works his way from one construction site to the other and has lost his own personal happiness on the path to developing what was seen as officially suitable social standards. Both men try to win Linda over, not realizing that they are taking her freedom away from her.
Who directed The Dove on the Roof?
The Dove on the Roof was directed by Iris Gusner.
Who stars in The Dove on the Roof?
The principal cast of The Dove on the Roof includes Heidemarie Wenzel, Günter Naumann, Katrin Martin, Helmut Gauß, Andreas Gripp.
When was The Dove on the Roof released and how long is it?
The Dove on the Roof was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dove on the Roof?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dove on the Roof was composed by Gerhard Rosenfeld.