The Other Life
Das andere Leben
Synopsis
The film tells the story of a young Jewish woman who, during the Nazi era, is hidden by her friend, treated in a hospital using her identity papers, and dies there. As a result, her friend loses her official identity. For the first time, the question of the behavior of friends, neighbors, caretakers, and strangers during the persecution of Vienna's Jewish population is raised. Ostensibly, "The Other Life" is a gripping play on identity, but overall, it is an astonishing demonstration of the civil courage of Alexander Lernet-Holenia (1897-1976), who, shortly after the war, addressed the then-taboo subject of the persecution of the Jews in his literary work. The ambitious film studio of the Theater in der Josefstadt, which did not last long, took up the material and filmed it with the theater's actors.
Top Cast
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Aglaja Schmid
Elisabeth Josselin
Gustav Waldau
Hofrat Buschek
Vilma Degischer
Suzette Alberti
Siegfried Breuer
Bukowsky
Erik Frey
Latheit
Erni Mangold
Mizzi
Robert Lindner
Major Walter Josselin
Leopold Rudolf
Dozent Thomas Alberti
Anton Edthofer
General Rissius
Hans Ziegler
Dr. Heinrich Joel
Carl Günther
Oberst Schönborn
Kurt Sowinetz
Patient im Warteraum von Dr. Joel
Ernst Waldbrunn
Überbringer der Hiobsbotschaft für Dr. Joel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolf Steinboeck
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Ibach, Alexander Lernet-Holenia
- Original Title
- Das andere Leben
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolf Steinboeck
Alfred Ibach, Alexander Lernet-Holenia
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf Steinboeck
Director
Alfred Ibach
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Other Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Other Life about?
The film tells the story of a young Jewish woman who, during the Nazi era, is hidden by her friend, treated in a hospital using her identity papers, and dies there. As a result, her friend loses her official identity. For the first time, the question of the behavior of friends, neighbors, caretakers, and strangers during the persecution of Vienna's Jewish population is raised. Ostensibly, "The Other Life" is a gripping play on identity, but overall, it is an astonishing demonstration of the civil courage of Alexander Lernet-Holenia (1897-1976), who, shortly after the war, addressed the then-taboo subject of the persecution of the Jews in his literary work. The ambitious film studio of the Theater in der Josefstadt, which did not last long, took up the material and filmed it with the theater's actors.
Who directed The Other Life?
The Other Life was directed by Rudolf Steinboeck.
Who stars in The Other Life?
The principal cast of The Other Life includes Aglaja Schmid, Gustav Waldau, Vilma Degischer, Siegfried Breuer, Erik Frey.
When was The Other Life released and how long is it?
The Other Life was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Is The Other Life based on a book or true story?
The Other Life is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexander Lernet-Holenia".