Der Streit um des Esels Schatten
Synopsis
The philosopher Democritus has a toothache, so a dentist from ancient Abdera sets off for his house. En route, he gets into a fight with a donkey driver. This conflict eventually causes all of Abdera to go crazy. Just when the city is seconds away from having a civil war, Democritus' apprentice shows up to ease the city's tensions with a gift.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Beck
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Beck, Christoph Martin Wieland, Friedhold Bauer
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Der Streit um des Esels Schatten
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Beck
Walter Beck, Christoph Martin Wieland, Friedhold Bauer
Günther Fischer
Wolfgang Braumann
Vera Nowark
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Beck
Director
Walter Beck
Writer
Friedhold Bauer
Writer
Vera Nowark
Editor
Wolfgang Braumann
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Streit um des Esels Schatten
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What is Der Streit um des Esels Schatten about?
The philosopher Democritus has a toothache, so a dentist from ancient Abdera sets off for his house. En route, he gets into a fight with a donkey driver. This conflict eventually causes all of Abdera to go crazy. Just when the city is seconds away from having a civil war, Democritus' apprentice shows up to ease the city's tensions with a gift.
Who directed Der Streit um des Esels Schatten?
Der Streit um des Esels Schatten was directed by Walter Beck.
Who stars in Der Streit um des Esels Schatten?
The principal cast of Der Streit um des Esels Schatten includes Eugen Albert, Brigitte Beier, Gerit Kling, Leon Niemczyk, Uwe Steimle.
When was Der Streit um des Esels Schatten released and how long is it?
Der Streit um des Esels Schatten was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Streit um des Esels Schatten?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Streit um des Esels Schatten was composed by Günther Fischer.