Der Seelenbräu
Synopsis
In Alt-Köstendorf in the Salzburg region, the dean, known as Seelenbräu, and the brewer Hochleithner, known in the village as Leibesbräu, are fighting for supremacy. As their nicknames suggest, Leibesbräu is primarily concerned with the physical well-being of the villagers, while Seelenbräu cares deeply about the faith of his congregation. This leads to repeated clashes between the two men, who could perhaps be described as stubborn. When Hochleitner's niece Clementine leaves the convent and wants to stay at home, a new dispute flares up between Seelenbräu and Leibesbräu.
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Paul Hörbiger
Dechant von Köstendorf
Heinrich Gretler
Matthias Hochleithner
Aglaja Schmid
Clementine Hochleithner
Robert Lindner
Franz Haindl
Alma Seidler
Carl Bosse
Michael von Ammetsberger
Karl Ehmann
Dr. Kirnberger
Franz Böheim
Florian Zipfer
Rosl Dorena
Rosina
Joseph Egger
Pepi Glöckner-Kramer
Hugo Gottschlich
Melanie Horeschowsky
Richard Eybner
Höherer Schulbeamter, Vorgesetzter von Franz Haindl
Karl Hruschka
Bahnhofsvorsteher
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gustav Ucicky
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Zuckmayer, Alexander Lix, Theodor Ottawa
- Original Score
- Willy Schmidt-Gentner
- Original Title
- Der Seelenbräu
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Neue Wiener Filmproduktion, Vindobona Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gustav Ucicky
Carl Zuckmayer, Alexander Lix, Theodor Ottawa
Willy Schmidt-Gentner
Hans Schneeberger
Henny Brünsch
Karl Ehrlich
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Lix
Writer
Hans Schneeberger
Director of Photography
Henny Brünsch
Editor
Theodor Ottawa
Writer
Karl Ehrlich
Producer
Gustav Ucicky
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Seelenbräu
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What is Der Seelenbräu about?
In Alt-Köstendorf in the Salzburg region, the dean, known as Seelenbräu, and the brewer Hochleithner, known in the village as Leibesbräu, are fighting for supremacy. As their nicknames suggest, Leibesbräu is primarily concerned with the physical well-being of the villagers, while Seelenbräu cares deeply about the faith of his congregation. This leads to repeated clashes between the two men, who could perhaps be described as stubborn. When Hochleitner's niece Clementine leaves the convent and wants to stay at home, a new dispute flares up between Seelenbräu and Leibesbräu.
Who directed Der Seelenbräu?
Der Seelenbräu was directed by Gustav Ucicky.
Who stars in Der Seelenbräu?
The principal cast of Der Seelenbräu includes Paul Hörbiger, Heinrich Gretler, Aglaja Schmid, Robert Lindner, Alma Seidler.
When was Der Seelenbräu released and how long is it?
Der Seelenbräu was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Der Seelenbräu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der Seelenbräu was composed by Willy Schmidt-Gentner.
Is Der Seelenbräu based on a book or true story?
Der Seelenbräu is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carl Zuckmayer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der Seelenbräu?
Der Seelenbräu holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).