Brandstifter
Synopsis
Anka, a student active in the extra-parliamentary opposition, has had enough of inconsequential discussions. As she no longer believes that she can change the world with words alone, she plans a militant action: as a protest against the Vietnam War, she plants a bomb in a Cologne department store to force the public into a debate.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Klaus Lemke
- Screenplay & Story
- Klaus Lemke
- Original Title
- Brandstifter
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Klaus Lemke
Klaus Lemke
Marianne Katsch
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Klaus Lemke
Director
Klaus Lemke
Writer
Marianne Katsch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brandstifter
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What is Brandstifter about?
Anka, a student active in the extra-parliamentary opposition, has had enough of inconsequential discussions. As she no longer believes that she can change the world with words alone, she plans a militant action: as a protest against the Vietnam War, she plants a bomb in a Cologne department store to force the public into a debate.
Who directed Brandstifter?
Brandstifter was directed by Klaus Lemke.
Who stars in Brandstifter?
The principal cast of Brandstifter includes Margarethe von Trotta, Iris Berben, Marquard Bohm, Dieter Noss, Christian Friedel.
When was Brandstifter released and how long is it?
Brandstifter was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.