Isabel on the Stairs
Isabel auf der Treppe
Synopsis
Twelve-year-old Isabel and her mother, who was a famous political singer, had to escape Chile after the 1973 military coup. Isabel’s father stayed behind fighting in the underground. For six years, they have lived in a new apartment building in East Berlin. At first, the neighbors made an effort to welcome them, but later became more distant. Isabel does not feel at home in the strange country. Not even her friendship to Philip, the neighbors’ son, can change her mind. Almost every day, Isabel sits on the stairs waiting for a letter from her father, from whom she has not heard for many years.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hannelore Unterberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Waltraud Lewin, Hannelore Unterberg
- Original Score
- Karl-Ernst Sasse, Julio Alegría
- Original Title
- Isabel auf der Treppe
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hannelore Unterberg
Waltraud Lewin, Hannelore Unterberg
Karl-Ernst Sasse, Julio Alegría
Eberhard Borkmann, Eberhard Geick
Helga Krause
Department Leadership Roster
Eberhard Borkmann
Director of Photography
Eberhard Geick
Director of Photography
Hannelore Unterberg
Director
Waltraud Lewin
Writer
Hannelore Unterberg
Writer
Helga Krause
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Isabel on the Stairs
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What is Isabel on the Stairs about?
Twelve-year-old Isabel and her mother, who was a famous political singer, had to escape Chile after the 1973 military coup. Isabel’s father stayed behind fighting in the underground. For six years, they have lived in a new apartment building in East Berlin. At first, the neighbors made an effort to welcome them, but later became more distant. Isabel does not feel at home in the strange country. Not even her friendship to Philip, the neighbors’ son, can change her mind. Almost every day, Isabel sits on the stairs waiting for a letter from her father, from whom she has not heard for many years.
Who directed Isabel on the Stairs?
Isabel on the Stairs was directed by Hannelore Unterberg.
Who stars in Isabel on the Stairs?
The principal cast of Isabel on the Stairs includes Irina Gallardo, Mario Krüger, Teresa Polle, Jenny Gröllmann, Jaecki Schwarz.
When was Isabel on the Stairs released and how long is it?
Isabel on the Stairs was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Isabel on the Stairs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Isabel on the Stairs was composed by Karl-Ernst Sasse, Julio Alegría.