The Seventh Year
Das siebente Jahr
Synopsis
Dr. Barbara Heim, a heart surgeon, and Gunter Heim, a well-known actor, have been married for seven years. They have a six-year-old daughter. Both partners are totally taken up by their work which is physically and mentally demanding. So there is little time left for family life and the strained relations worsen and finally plunge Barbara into a crisis - shortly before their seventh wedding anniversary. At this very point a child dies in hospital, prompting Barbara to ask herself in desperation if - and for how long she can put up with the double burden of career and family. On top of this, she notices that Gunter is starting to compare her to other women.
Top Cast
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Dr. Barbara Heim
Wolfgang Kieling
Günter Heim
Bettina Mächler
Gabi Heim
Ulrich Thein
Dr. Manfred Sommer
Monika Gabriel
Margot Sommer
Hanns Anselm Perten
Chefarzt
Günter Naumann
Wölfchen
Alfred Müller
Karin Beewen
Manfred Bendik
Carl Heinz Choynski
Otto Dierichs
Michael Gerber
Gerd Michael Henneberg
Heinz Hupfer
Christl Jährig
Peter Kalisch
Ruth Kommerell
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Vogel
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Vogel
- Original Score
- Peter Rabenalt
- Original Title
- Das siebente Jahr
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Vogel
Frank Vogel
Peter Rabenalt
Roland Gräf
Helga Krause
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Vogel
Director
Frank Vogel
Writer
Helga Krause
Editor
Roland Gräf
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Seventh Year
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What is The Seventh Year about?
Dr. Barbara Heim, a heart surgeon, and Gunter Heim, a well-known actor, have been married for seven years. They have a six-year-old daughter. Both partners are totally taken up by their work which is physically and mentally demanding. So there is little time left for family life and the strained relations worsen and finally plunge Barbara into a crisis - shortly before their seventh wedding anniversary. At this very point a child dies in hospital, prompting Barbara to ask herself in desperation if - and for how long she can put up with the double burden of career and family. On top of this, she notices that Gunter is starting to compare her to other women.
Who directed The Seventh Year?
The Seventh Year was directed by Frank Vogel.
Who stars in The Seventh Year?
The principal cast of The Seventh Year includes Jessy Rameik, Wolfgang Kieling, Bettina Mächler, Ulrich Thein, Monika Gabriel.
When was The Seventh Year released and how long is it?
The Seventh Year was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Seventh Year?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Seventh Year was composed by Peter Rabenalt.