Die Nacht im Grenzwald
Synopsis
1936 in a small town near the Czechoslovakian border. Albert and Fritz are close friends. Albert lives with his aunt, who is loyal to the Nazis. His father, an anti-fascist, is in hiding, and Albert only sees him secretly from time to time. His mother is in prison. Fritz's father, a member of the Social Democratic Party, has officially withdrawn from politics. Fritz also does not know that his father is working illegally and is disappointed by his apparent inaction. Together with Albert, he tries to stand up to the Hitler Youth and the Nazi teacher Wagner. By hoisting the red flag on the town hall, he brings his parents into the hands of the Gestapo. His mother cannot withstand the brutal interrogation and reveals the name of a communist. The boys inform the man and flee with him across the border to Czechoslovakia.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Barthel
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Barthel, Peter Kast
- Original Score
- Peter Rabenalt
- Original Title
- Die Nacht im Grenzwald
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Barthel
Kurt Barthel, Peter Kast
Peter Rabenalt
Wolfgang Braumann
Brigitte Krex
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Barthel
Director
Kurt Barthel
Writer
Brigitte Krex
Editor
Wolfgang Braumann
Director of Photography
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What is Die Nacht im Grenzwald about?
1936 in a small town near the Czechoslovakian border. Albert and Fritz are close friends. Albert lives with his aunt, who is loyal to the Nazis. His father, an anti-fascist, is in hiding, and Albert only sees him secretly from time to time. His mother is in prison. Fritz's father, a member of the Social Democratic Party, has officially withdrawn from politics. Fritz also does not know that his father is working illegally and is disappointed by his apparent inaction. Together with Albert, he tries to stand up to the Hitler Youth and the Nazi teacher Wagner. By hoisting the red flag on the town hall, he brings his parents into the hands of the Gestapo. His mother cannot withstand the brutal interrogation and reveals the name of a communist. The boys inform the man and flee with him across the border to Czechoslovakia.
Who directed Die Nacht im Grenzwald?
Die Nacht im Grenzwald was directed by Kurt Barthel.
Who stars in Die Nacht im Grenzwald?
The principal cast of Die Nacht im Grenzwald includes Johanna Clas, Rolf Hoppe, Rudolf Ulrich, Harald Domröse, Jiří Vršťala.
When was Die Nacht im Grenzwald released and how long is it?
Die Nacht im Grenzwald was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Nacht im Grenzwald?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Nacht im Grenzwald was composed by Peter Rabenalt.