Mother Courage and Her Children
Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder
Synopsis
During the Thirty Years' War, the camp-follower Anna Fierling, called "Mother Courage", travels the length and breadth of Europe with her covered wagon. She does not care if it's Catholics or Protestants she trades with as long as business thrives. She loses her three children as a result of the war: bold and spirited Eilif, sincere and upright Swiss Cheese and mute Katrin, who saves the children of Halle by beating a drum on a farmstead roof In wartime, the Fierling children's virtues prove to be deadly. Yet, Mother Courage, remains incorrigible. She will not have anyone "spoil the war" for her and so sets out once more after the soldiers with her wagon.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Helene Weigel
Mutter Courage
Heinz Schubert
Schweizerkas
Ernst Busch
Koch
Wolf von Beneckendorff
Obrist
Gerhard Bienert
Feldwebel
Eva Brumby
Bäuerin
Fritz Hollenbeck
Junger Bauer
Ekkehard Schall
Angelika Hurwicz
Willi Schwabe
Norbert Christian
Wolf Kaiser
Harry Gillmann
Regine Lutz
Peter Kalisch
Erik S. Klein
Ralf Bregazzi
Gerd E. Schäfer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Palitzsch, Manfred Wekwerth
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertolt Brecht, Peter Palitzsch, Manfred Wekwerth
- Original Score
- Paul Dessau
- Original Title
- Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Production Studios
- Berliner Ensemble, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Palitzsch, Manfred Wekwerth
Bertolt Brecht, Peter Palitzsch, Manfred Wekwerth
Paul Dessau
Harry Bremer
Ella Ensink
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Bremer
Director of Photography
Peter Palitzsch
Director
Manfred Wekwerth
Director
Peter Palitzsch
Writer
Manfred Wekwerth
Writer
Ella Ensink
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Courage and Her Children
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What is Mother Courage and Her Children about?
During the Thirty Years' War, the camp-follower Anna Fierling, called "Mother Courage", travels the length and breadth of Europe with her covered wagon. She does not care if it's Catholics or Protestants she trades with as long as business thrives. She loses her three children as a result of the war: bold and spirited Eilif, sincere and upright Swiss Cheese and mute Katrin, who saves the children of Halle by beating a drum on a farmstead roof In wartime, the Fierling children's virtues prove to be deadly. Yet, Mother Courage, remains incorrigible. She will not have anyone "spoil the war" for her and so sets out once more after the soldiers with her wagon.
Who directed Mother Courage and Her Children?
Mother Courage and Her Children was directed by Peter Palitzsch, Manfred Wekwerth.
Who stars in Mother Courage and Her Children?
The principal cast of Mother Courage and Her Children includes Helene Weigel, Heinz Schubert, Ernst Busch, Wolf von Beneckendorff, Gerhard Bienert.
When was Mother Courage and Her Children released and how long is it?
Mother Courage and Her Children was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother Courage and Her Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother Courage and Her Children was composed by Paul Dessau.