Burning Heart
Brennendes Herz
Synopsis
Follows the life of the famous German politician, writer, and communist activist, Gustav Regler, from his birth in 1898, in the Saar, through the two World Wars and his many travels, until his death in 1963 in India.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Saarbrücken
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Patzak
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Patzak, Georg Bense, Gustav Regler
- Original Title
- Brennendes Herz
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Telefilm Saar, Technisonor
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Patzak
Peter Patzak, Georg Bense, Gustav Regler
Michou Hutter
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Patzak
Director
Birgit Hutter
Costume Design
Michou Hutter
Editor
Peter Patzak
Writer
Georg Bense
Writer
Gustav Regler
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burning Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Burning Heart about?
Follows the life of the famous German politician, writer, and communist activist, Gustav Regler, from his birth in 1898, in the Saar, through the two World Wars and his many travels, until his death in 1963 in India.
Who directed Burning Heart?
Burning Heart was directed by Peter Patzak.
Who stars in Burning Heart?
The principal cast of Burning Heart includes Helmut Griem, Thomas Kretschmann, Claudia Michelsen, Dieter Laser, Werner Herzog.
When was Burning Heart released and how long is it?
Burning Heart was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.