Marianne and Juliane
Die bleierne Zeit
Synopsis
Germany, 1968: The priest's daughters Marianna and Juliane both fight for changes in society, like making abortion legal. However their means are totally different: while Juliane's committed as a reporter, her sister joins a terroristic organization. After she's caught by the police and put into isolation jail, Juliane remains as her last connection to the rest of the world. Although she doesn't accept her sister's arguments and her boyfriend Wolfgang doesn't want her to, Juliane keeps on helping her sister. She begins to question the way her sister is treated.
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Die Bleierne Zeit (1981)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-16
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jutta Lampe
Juliane
Barbara Sukowa
Marianne
Ina Robinski
Juliane (child)
Julia Biedermann
Marianne (child)
Rüdiger Vogler
Wolfgang
Doris Schade
Mother
Vérénice Rudolph
Sabine
Luc Bondy
Werner
Franz Rudnick
Father
Hannelore Minkus
Class teacher
Felix Moeller
Rolf
Satan Deutscher
Marianne's smoking friend
Rolf Schult
Anton Rattinger
Margit Czenki
Wulfhild Sydow
Carola Hembus
Barbara Paepcke
Juliane at 6
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 6, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Screenplay & Story
- Margarethe von Trotta
- Original Score
- Nicolas Economou
- Original Title
- Die bleierne Zeit
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Sender Freies Berlin, Neue Bioskop Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margarethe von Trotta
Margarethe von Trotta
Nicolas Economou
Franz Rath
Dagmar Hirtz
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Department Leadership Roster
Margarethe von Trotta
Director
Jorge Jara
Costume Design
Barbara Kloth
Production Design
Franz Rath
Director of Photography
Dagmar Hirtz
Editor
Eberhard Junkersdorf
Producer
Monika Hasse
Costume Design
Margarethe von Trotta
Writer
Georg von Kieseritzky
Production Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Marianne and Juliane about?
Germany, 1968: The priest's daughters Marianna and Juliane both fight for changes in society, like making abortion legal. However their means are totally different: while Juliane's committed as a reporter, her sister joins a terroristic organization. After she's caught by the police and put into isolation jail, Juliane remains as her last connection to the rest of the world. Although she doesn't accept her sister's arguments and her boyfriend Wolfgang doesn't want her to, Juliane keeps on helping her sister. She begins to question the way her sister is treated.
Who directed Marianne and Juliane?
Marianne and Juliane was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.
Who stars in Marianne and Juliane?
The principal cast of Marianne and Juliane includes Jutta Lampe, Barbara Sukowa, Ina Robinski, Julia Biedermann, Rüdiger Vogler.
When was Marianne and Juliane released and how long is it?
Marianne and Juliane was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Marianne and Juliane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Marianne and Juliane was composed by Nicolas Economou.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Marianne and Juliane?
Marianne and Juliane holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).