Stein
Synopsis
Actor Ernst Stein, having abdicated from the stage in 1968 in protest of the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, has long since retreated from the world around him. In a remote house encircled by an overgrown garden, he lives in a world of dreams and memories. Suddenly, in 1989, an out-of-kilter society sends forth its progeny. Young people, tramps and characters of all sorts take refuge with Stein for a short span, carrying the turmoil of the times into his house.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Egon Günther
- Screenplay & Story
- Helga Schütz, Egon Günther
- Original Score
- Karl-Ernst Sasse
- Original Title
- Stein
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe "Roter Kreis", DEFA-Studio Babelsberg
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Egon Günther
Helga Schütz, Egon Günther
Karl-Ernst Sasse
Monika Schindler
Department Leadership Roster
Egon Günther
Director
Helga Schütz
Writer
Egon Günther
Writer
Monika Schindler
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stein
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What is Stein about?
Actor Ernst Stein, having abdicated from the stage in 1968 in protest of the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, has long since retreated from the world around him. In a remote house encircled by an overgrown garden, he lives in a world of dreams and memories. Suddenly, in 1989, an out-of-kilter society sends forth its progeny. Young people, tramps and characters of all sorts take refuge with Stein for a short span, carrying the turmoil of the times into his house.
Who directed Stein?
Stein was directed by Egon Günther.
Who stars in Stein?
The principal cast of Stein includes Rolf Ludwig, Franziska Herold, Evelin Dahm, Uwe Dag Berlin, Jaecki Schwarz.
When was Stein released and how long is it?
Stein was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Stein?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stein was composed by Karl-Ernst Sasse.