Malou
Synopsis
Two life stories. That of Malou, a French woman, married to a German Jew, a refugee stranded in South America: a picture of the pre-war generation reflected in the unusual destiny of an individual woman. And that of Hannah, an alert, independent, modern woman, seeking after freedom and her own identity, and trying in present-day Berlin to save her shaky marriage.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeanine Meerapfel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeanine Meerapfel
- Original Score
- Peer Raben
- Original Title
- Malou
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Ziegler Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeanine Meerapfel
Jeanine Meerapfel
Peer Raben
Michael Ballhaus
Dagmar Hirtz
Regina Ziegler
Department Leadership Roster
Jeanine Meerapfel
Director
Jeanine Meerapfel
Writer
Dagmar Hirtz
Editor
Regina Ziegler
Producer
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Peer Raben
Original Music Composer
Anna Spaghetti
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malou
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What is Malou about?
Two life stories. That of Malou, a French woman, married to a German Jew, a refugee stranded in South America: a picture of the pre-war generation reflected in the unusual destiny of an individual woman. And that of Hannah, an alert, independent, modern woman, seeking after freedom and her own identity, and trying in present-day Berlin to save her shaky marriage.
Who directed Malou?
Malou was directed by Jeanine Meerapfel.
Who stars in Malou?
The principal cast of Malou includes Ingrid Caven, Helmut Griem, Grischa Huber, Ivan Desny, Peter Chatel.
When was Malou released and how long is it?
Malou was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Malou?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Malou was composed by Peer Raben.