Zechmeister
Synopsis
The authentic story of Maria Zechmeister who lived in an Upper Austrian village and was convicted of the murder of her husband. There was no evidence and no confession. Only rumors. Maria and the witnesses re-enact the trial before the camera. They tell about the marriage, the time the husband was a prisoner of war and his return from captivity. If he really had been poisoned or if she was a victim of injustice remains open. Maria Zechmeister was pardoned after serving 17 years in prison and lives in an isolated house at the outskirts of the village.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Angela Summereder
- Screenplay & Story
- Angela Summereder
- Original Score
- Franz Lehár, Christian Geerdes, Ursula Weck, Fritz Mikesch
- Original Title
- Zechmeister
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Neue Studio Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Angela Summereder
Angela Summereder
Franz Lehár, Christian Geerdes, Ursula Weck, Fritz Mikesch
Hille Sagel
Dörte Völz-Mammarella
Department Leadership Roster
Angela Summereder
Director
Hille Sagel
Director of Photography
Uli Fessler
Costume Design
Dörte Völz-Mammarella
Editor
Angela Summereder
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zechmeister
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What is Zechmeister about?
The authentic story of Maria Zechmeister who lived in an Upper Austrian village and was convicted of the murder of her husband. There was no evidence and no confession. Only rumors. Maria and the witnesses re-enact the trial before the camera. They tell about the marriage, the time the husband was a prisoner of war and his return from captivity. If he really had been poisoned or if she was a victim of injustice remains open. Maria Zechmeister was pardoned after serving 17 years in prison and lives in an isolated house at the outskirts of the village.
Who directed Zechmeister?
Zechmeister was directed by Angela Summereder.
Who stars in Zechmeister?
The principal cast of Zechmeister includes Maria Zechmeister, Rosa Renetzeder-Zeichmeister, Herbert Adamec, Asher Menselssohn, Claudia Schneider.
When was Zechmeister released and how long is it?
Zechmeister was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Zechmeister?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zechmeister was composed by Franz Lehár, Christian Geerdes, Ursula Weck, Fritz Mikesch.