Cyankali
Synopsis
Berlin, end of the 1920s. Young factory workers Hete and Paul are expecting a child. When first Paul and then Hete become unemployed, the two look for ways to terminate the pregnancy. Hete goes to a doctor, but he refuses to give her the necessary document for the abortion. As a result, Hete and Paul want to carry out the abortion themselves, using a stolen instrument. Fearing for Hete, Paul aborts the attempt. So Hete turns to an illegal abortionist, who sends the feverish girl away with a bottle of cyanide, which is supposed to help in small doses. Hete goes to her mother, who takes care of her and also gives her the cyanide drops. But Hete exceeds the dose.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jurij Kramer
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedrich Wolf
- Original Title
- Cyankali
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jurij Kramer
Friedrich Wolf
Adam Pöpperl
Karin Hennes
Department Leadership Roster
Jurij Kramer
Director
Friedrich Wolf
Writer
Karin Hennes
Editor
Adam Pöpperl
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cyankali
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What is Cyankali about?
Berlin, end of the 1920s. Young factory workers Hete and Paul are expecting a child. When first Paul and then Hete become unemployed, the two look for ways to terminate the pregnancy. Hete goes to a doctor, but he refuses to give her the necessary document for the abortion. As a result, Hete and Paul want to carry out the abortion themselves, using a stolen instrument. Fearing for Hete, Paul aborts the attempt. So Hete turns to an illegal abortionist, who sends the feverish girl away with a bottle of cyanide, which is supposed to help in small doses. Hete goes to her mother, who takes care of her and also gives her the cyanide drops. But Hete exceeds the dose.
Who directed Cyankali?
Cyankali was directed by Jurij Kramer.
Who stars in Cyankali?
The principal cast of Cyankali includes Renate Krößner, Ursula Braun, Hermann Beyer, Horst Hiemer, Rolf Römer.
When was Cyankali released and how long is it?
Cyankali was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.