Island of Swans
Insel der Schwäne
Synopsis
Fourteen-year-old Stefan Kolbe, along with his mother and sister, moves from an idyllic small town to the developing area of Berlin-Marzahn, where his father works as a construction worker. Stefan must find his way in a completely new environment and surrounded by strange people. Stefan gets to know two girls, who attempt to seduce him, and gets himself into trouble with the landlord, who kisses up to societal authority figures. He becomes friends with the anxious Hubert, defends him against the constant humiliation of the older student Windjacke, and encourages him to stand up for himself. It ends tragically in a bitter fight between Stefan and Windjacke.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Axel Bunke
Stefan
Mathias Müller
Hubert
Sven Martinek
Windjacke
Britt Baumann
Rita
Kerstin Reiseck
Anja
Ursula Werner
Stefans Mutter
Christian Grashof
Stefans Vater
Monika Lennartz
Frau Meinelt
Dietrich Körner
Bremer
Ruth Kommerell
Stefans Großmutter
Fritz Marquardt
Angler
Heidemarie Wenzel
Huberts Mutter
Peter Bause
Hausmeister der Schule
Trude Brentina
Alte Frau im Fahrstuhl
Wibke Hollersen
Sabine
Uwe Kaatz
Tasso
Ralf Baatz
Paris
Mario Hofmann
Micha
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herrmann Zschoche
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulrich Plenzdorf, Herrmann Zschoche, Benno Pludra
- Original Score
- Peter Gotthardt
- Original Title
- Insel der Schwäne
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herrmann Zschoche
Ulrich Plenzdorf, Herrmann Zschoche, Benno Pludra
Peter Gotthardt
Günter Jaeuthe
Erika Lehmphul
Department Leadership Roster
Herrmann Zschoche
Director
Ulrich Plenzdorf
Writer
Herrmann Zschoche
Writer
Erika Lehmphul
Editor
Günter Jaeuthe
Director of Photography
Peter Gotthardt
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Island of Swans
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Island of Swans about?
Fourteen-year-old Stefan Kolbe, along with his mother and sister, moves from an idyllic small town to the developing area of Berlin-Marzahn, where his father works as a construction worker. Stefan must find his way in a completely new environment and surrounded by strange people. Stefan gets to know two girls, who attempt to seduce him, and gets himself into trouble with the landlord, who kisses up to societal authority figures. He becomes friends with the anxious Hubert, defends him against the constant humiliation of the older student Windjacke, and encourages him to stand up for himself. It ends tragically in a bitter fight between Stefan and Windjacke.
Who directed Island of Swans?
Island of Swans was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.
Who stars in Island of Swans?
The principal cast of Island of Swans includes Axel Bunke, Mathias Müller, Sven Martinek, Britt Baumann, Kerstin Reiseck.
When was Island of Swans released and how long is it?
Island of Swans was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Island of Swans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Island of Swans was composed by Peter Gotthardt.
Is Island of Swans based on a book or true story?
Island of Swans is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Benno Pludra".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Island of Swans?
Island of Swans holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).