Zement
Synopsis
Early 1921: a man is on his way home. Gleb Chumalov, regimental commander, worker and Hero of the Order of the Red Banner, returns to his home town from the Civil War. The victory over the enemies of the Russian people gives him the conviction that a new, better time will dawn overnight. Gleb looks for his comrades from earlier years, but only finds people who are emaciated by their efforts. The cement works where he used to work has been plundered and abandoned. With great effort, Gleb and his comrades try to get the plant up and running again. The struggle seems to begin anew... It is the time after the victory of the “Great October Socialist Revolution“ and the time of building a new society.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manfred Wekwerth
- Screenplay & Story
- Manfred Wekwerth, Fyodor Gladkov
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Zement
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manfred Wekwerth
Manfred Wekwerth, Fyodor Gladkov
Günther Fischer
Roland Dressel
Barbara Simon
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Dressel
Director of Photography
Manfred Wekwerth
Writer
Manfred Wekwerth
Director
Barbara Simon
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zement
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What is Zement about?
Early 1921: a man is on his way home. Gleb Chumalov, regimental commander, worker and Hero of the Order of the Red Banner, returns to his home town from the Civil War. The victory over the enemies of the Russian people gives him the conviction that a new, better time will dawn overnight. Gleb looks for his comrades from earlier years, but only finds people who are emaciated by their efforts. The cement works where he used to work has been plundered and abandoned. With great effort, Gleb and his comrades try to get the plant up and running again. The struggle seems to begin anew... It is the time after the victory of the “Great October Socialist Revolution“ and the time of building a new society.
Who directed Zement?
Zement was directed by Manfred Wekwerth.
Who stars in Zement?
The principal cast of Zement includes Hilmar Thate, Renate Richter, Ursula Werner, Günter Naumann, Arno Wyzniewski.
When was Zement released and how long is it?
Zement was released in 1973 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Zement?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zement was composed by Günther Fischer.
Is Zement based on a book or true story?
Zement is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Gladkov".