Das Menschlein Matthias
Synopsis
Matthias is the illegitimate son of a factory worker. He lives as an indentured child labourer at his dictatorial aunt’s remote guesthouse. The only thing he knows in life are hard work and hard punches. After a sudden death, the unhappy boy finds the opportunity to make his way to his mother. In collaboration with SRF, Cinémathèque suisse, Memoriav and Praesens Film, ZFF once again presents a freshly restored version of a Swiss cinema classic. This 1941 literary adaptation is an almost forgotten jewel of Swiss film history that offers an impressive insight into Eastern Switzerland’s embroidery industry. Born in 1930, a later chapter of the main actor Röbi Rapp’s life was portrayed in the multi-award winning docufiction DER KREIS.
Top Cast
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Leopold Biberti
André Oberholzer
Petra Marin
Brigitte Böhi
Röbi Rapp
Matthias Böhi
Hans Fehrmann
Angehr
Walburga Gmür
Angeherin
Ditta Oesch
Marie
Arthur Leonhardt
Konrad
Friedeli Sigg
Marie
Sigfrit Steiner
Gemperle
Hermann Gallinger
Stettler
Marga Zöllner-Galli
Else
Hedwig Elisabeth
Lise
Ursula von Wiese
Aufseherin
Jakob Guggi
Suter
Kurt Brunner
Postheiri
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Heuberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefan Markus
- Original Score
- Robert Blum
- Original Title
- Das Menschlein Matthias
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Gotthard Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Heuberger
Stefan Markus, Paul Ilg, Ernst Eschmann, Sigfrit Steiner
Robert Blum
Georges C. Stilly
Georges C. Stilly
Stefan Markus
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund Heuberger
Director
Robert Blum
Original Music Composer
Georges C. Stilly
Director of Photography
Georges C. Stilly
Editor
Stefan Markus
Screenplay
Stefan Markus
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Das Menschlein Matthias
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What is Das Menschlein Matthias about?
Matthias is the illegitimate son of a factory worker. He lives as an indentured child labourer at his dictatorial aunt’s remote guesthouse. The only thing he knows in life are hard work and hard punches. After a sudden death, the unhappy boy finds the opportunity to make his way to his mother. In collaboration with SRF, Cinémathèque suisse, Memoriav and Praesens Film, ZFF once again presents a freshly restored version of a Swiss cinema classic. This 1941 literary adaptation is an almost forgotten jewel of Swiss film history that offers an impressive insight into Eastern Switzerland’s embroidery industry. Born in 1930, a later chapter of the main actor Röbi Rapp’s life was portrayed in the multi-award winning docufiction DER KREIS.
Who directed Das Menschlein Matthias?
Das Menschlein Matthias was directed by Edmund Heuberger.
Who stars in Das Menschlein Matthias?
The principal cast of Das Menschlein Matthias includes Leopold Biberti, Petra Marin, Röbi Rapp, Hans Fehrmann, Walburga Gmür.
When was Das Menschlein Matthias released and how long is it?
Das Menschlein Matthias was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Das Menschlein Matthias?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Das Menschlein Matthias was composed by Robert Blum.
Is Das Menschlein Matthias based on a book or true story?
Das Menschlein Matthias is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Ilg".