Tinko
Synopsis
After 1945, land reform forces Old Kraske to become an agricultural worker, but he continues to work on his own, flatly refusing to join any collective farming activities. He desperately wants a large-scale farm like Kimpel's in order to pass it on to his adored grandson, Tinko. When Kraske's son Ernst returns from a POW camp and gives his support to the new communal project, tensions arise within the family and little Tinko is caught in the middle.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Ballmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Erwin Strittmatter, Eva Strittmatter, Herbert Ballmann
- Original Score
- Joachim Werzlau
- Original Title
- Tinko
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Ballmann
Erwin Strittmatter, Eva Strittmatter, Herbert Ballmann
Joachim Werzlau
Christa Wernicke
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Ballmann
Director
Eva Strittmatter
Writer
Christa Wernicke
Editor
Erwin Strittmatter
Writer
Herbert Ballmann
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tinko
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What is Tinko about?
After 1945, land reform forces Old Kraske to become an agricultural worker, but he continues to work on his own, flatly refusing to join any collective farming activities. He desperately wants a large-scale farm like Kimpel's in order to pass it on to his adored grandson, Tinko. When Kraske's son Ernst returns from a POW camp and gives his support to the new communal project, tensions arise within the family and little Tinko is caught in the middle.
Who directed Tinko?
Tinko was directed by Herbert Ballmann.
Who stars in Tinko?
The principal cast of Tinko includes Max Reichhoff, Josef Sieber, Günther Simon, Lisa Wehn, Ewa Krasnodębska.
When was Tinko released and how long is it?
Tinko was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Tinko?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tinko was composed by Joachim Werzlau.
Is Tinko based on a book or true story?
Tinko is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Erwin Strittmatter".