From the Family of Reptiles
Aus der Familie der Panzerechsen
Synopsis
A commissioned work for a television series on WDR, A House for Us. FROM THE FAMILY OF REPTILES and THE ISLAND are a complete program in two episodes. After all with Michael Ballhaus as the cinematographer. Ute (Katja Wulff), an 8 year old girl, constantly runs away from home and the youth center to escape into her own world. She spends many hours at the zoo and especially in front of the crocodile compound. Monika Brehm (Lisa Kreuzer), the kindergarten teacher, tries to find an entrance into Ute’s world. She realizes that her escapes are a form of withdrawal from her parents and the grown up world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wim Wenders
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Pilliod
- Original Score
- Arpad Bondy
- Original Title
- Aus der Familie der Panzerechsen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wim Wenders
Philippe Pilliod
Arpad Bondy
Michael Ballhaus
Lilian Seng
Department Leadership Roster
Wim Wenders
Director
Philippe Pilliod
Writer
Lilian Seng
Editor
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Arpad Bondy
Original Music Composer
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What is From the Family of Reptiles about?
A commissioned work for a television series on WDR, A House for Us. FROM THE FAMILY OF REPTILES and THE ISLAND are a complete program in two episodes. After all with Michael Ballhaus as the cinematographer. Ute (Katja Wulff), an 8 year old girl, constantly runs away from home and the youth center to escape into her own world. She spends many hours at the zoo and especially in front of the crocodile compound. Monika Brehm (Lisa Kreuzer), the kindergarten teacher, tries to find an entrance into Ute’s world. She realizes that her escapes are a form of withdrawal from her parents and the grown up world.
Who directed From the Family of Reptiles?
From the Family of Reptiles was directed by Wim Wenders.
Who stars in From the Family of Reptiles?
The principal cast of From the Family of Reptiles includes Lisa Kreuzer, Katja Wulff, Nicolas Brieger, Helga Trümper, Hansjoachim Krietsch.
When was From the Family of Reptiles released and how long is it?
From the Family of Reptiles was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for From the Family of Reptiles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for From the Family of Reptiles was composed by Arpad Bondy.