
Selbstversuch
Synopsis
Johanna is a dedicated female scientist in a near-future world. Her research team develops a drug called "Petersein masculinum 199," capable of transforming a woman into a man. Driven by scientific curiosity and an unrequited love for her cold project leader, Professor Peters, Johanna volunteers as the first human test subject.The chemical process succeeds, and she becomes a man named Johann Anders. However, the physical triumph quickly turns into a psychological crisis. As Johann, she experiences the world from a male perspective and is shocked by what she finds. The men around her live in a world of emotional detachment, power struggles, and casual sexism.When Johann sees how the Professor emotionally mistreats his own daughter, the illusion shatters. Horrified by the lack of empathy required to thrive in this patriarchal society, Johann ends the experiment on day 29. She chooses to change back into a woman, rejecting the toxic male world.
Top Cast
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Johanna
Silvia Mißbach
Anna
Katrin Klein
Irene
Andrea Solter
Beate
Henry Hübchen
Bertram
Michael Schweighöfer
Rüdiger
Ute Lubosch
Frau des Professors
Hansjürgen Hürrig
Professor
Heidrun Perdelwitz
Sekretärin
Bernd Michael Lade
Kybernetiker
Christine Schorn
Mutter Johannas
Wilfried Pucher
Vater Johannas
Joachim Tomaschewsky
Holm Henning Freier
Nadja Schulz
Silke Matthias
Florian Martens
Dietmar Burkhard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Vogel
- Screenplay & Story
- Günter Haubold, Peter Vogel, Christa Wolf
- Original Score
- Bernd Wefelmeyer
- Original Title
- Selbstversuch
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Vogel
Günter Haubold, Peter Vogel, Christa Wolf
Bernd Wefelmeyer
Christine Schöne
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Vogel
Director
Christine Schöne
Editor
Günter Haubold
Writer
Peter Vogel
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Selbstversuch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Selbstversuch about?
Johanna is a dedicated female scientist in a near-future world. Her research team develops a drug called "Petersein masculinum 199," capable of transforming a woman into a man. Driven by scientific curiosity and an unrequited love for her cold project leader, Professor Peters, Johanna volunteers as the first human test subject.The chemical process succeeds, and she becomes a man named Johann Anders. However, the physical triumph quickly turns into a psychological crisis. As Johann, she experiences the world from a male perspective and is shocked by what she finds. The men around her live in a world of emotional detachment, power struggles, and casual sexism.When Johann sees how the Professor emotionally mistreats his own daughter, the illusion shatters. Horrified by the lack of empathy required to thrive in this patriarchal society, Johann ends the experiment on day 29. She chooses to change back into a woman, rejecting the toxic male world.
Who directed Selbstversuch?
Selbstversuch was directed by Peter Vogel.
Who stars in Selbstversuch?
The principal cast of Selbstversuch includes Johanna Schall, Silvia Mißbach, Katrin Klein, Andrea Solter, Henry Hübchen.
When was Selbstversuch released and how long is it?
Selbstversuch was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Selbstversuch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Selbstversuch was composed by Bernd Wefelmeyer.
