Geschlossene Gesellschaft
Synopsis
Three couples want to spend a short break together. Some have a traffic accident, the others are prevented professionally. So the designer Robert and the youth helper Ellen are forced to spend the days in a remote farmhouse alone with her young son. The previously suppressed marriage crisis breaks open. Allegations, confessions, charges, self-accusations are in the room. Painfully, they come to the realization that only their own happiness is responsible for their happiness. With the old landlord, each of them finds himself. In the end, Robert and Ellen want to try a new beginning.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Beyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Beyer, Klaus Poche
- Original Score
- Günther Fischer
- Original Title
- Geschlossene Gesellschaft
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Beyer
Frank Beyer, Klaus Poche
Günther Fischer
Hartwig Strobel
Edith Kaluza
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Beyer
Director
Frank Beyer
Writer
Klaus Poche
Writer
Edith Kaluza
Editor
Hartwig Strobel
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Geschlossene Gesellschaft
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What is Geschlossene Gesellschaft about?
Three couples want to spend a short break together. Some have a traffic accident, the others are prevented professionally. So the designer Robert and the youth helper Ellen are forced to spend the days in a remote farmhouse alone with her young son. The previously suppressed marriage crisis breaks open. Allegations, confessions, charges, self-accusations are in the room. Painfully, they come to the realization that only their own happiness is responsible for their happiness. With the old landlord, each of them finds himself. In the end, Robert and Ellen want to try a new beginning.
Who directed Geschlossene Gesellschaft?
Geschlossene Gesellschaft was directed by Frank Beyer.
Who stars in Geschlossene Gesellschaft?
The principal cast of Geschlossene Gesellschaft includes Jutta Hoffmann, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Sigfrit Steiner, Walter Plathe, Karin Boyd.
When was Geschlossene Gesellschaft released and how long is it?
Geschlossene Gesellschaft was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Geschlossene Gesellschaft?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Geschlossene Gesellschaft was composed by Günther Fischer.