Heldenplatz
Synopsis
Heldenplatz centers on a Jewish family in the Vienna of 1988. The main character, Professor Josef Schuster, a mathematician, who can no longer stand the anti-Semitism he still finds in Austria 50 years after the Anschluss – commits suicide by jumping out of his apartment window onto the historic Heldenplatz before the play begins.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claus Peymann
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Bernhard
- Original Title
- Heldenplatz
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claus Peymann
Thomas Bernhard
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Claus Peymann
Director
Thomas Bernhard
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What is Heldenplatz about?
Heldenplatz centers on a Jewish family in the Vienna of 1988. The main character, Professor Josef Schuster, a mathematician, who can no longer stand the anti-Semitism he still finds in Austria 50 years after the Anschluss – commits suicide by jumping out of his apartment window onto the historic Heldenplatz before the play begins.
Who directed Heldenplatz?
Heldenplatz was directed by Claus Peymann.
Who stars in Heldenplatz?
The principal cast of Heldenplatz includes Wolfgang Gasser, Kirsten Dene, Karlheinz Hackl, Marianne Hoppe, Therese Affolter.
When was Heldenplatz released and how long is it?
Heldenplatz was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 3h 15m.