In einem Atem
Synopsis
The 24-year-old Andreas works as a mechanic at a tunnel building site in the Bulgarian Rhodopes. One day, he gets the startling news that his girlfriend Sabine, who is supposedly waiting for him in their far-off hometown Berlin, wants to marry another man. Seething with anger, Andreas leaves the building site and hurries to the capital in order to prevent his beloved’s wedding. On the first encounter with his rival, an athletic water polo player, Andreas comes off second best. However, neither his zest for action nor his firm intention can be shaken by this defeat. With passionate energy and some outlandish ideas he takes up the fight for Sabine’s heart.
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Simone Thomalla
Sabine
Götz Schubert
Redakteur
Steffen Mensching
Andreas
Holger Franke
Cousin
Benno Mieth
Pförtner
Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss
Student
Jürgen Reuter
Kowalski
Cornelia Kaupert
Heidi
Michael Walke
Robert
Katherina Lange
Elke
Ulrich Teschner
Donner
Thomas Weisgerber
Abteilungsleiter
Ralf Lindermann
Wasserballer
Gisela Rubbel
Ärztin
Jörg Mischke
Truhenverkäufer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dietmar Hochmuth
- Screenplay & Story
- Oksana Bulgakova, Dietmar Hochmuth, Vladimir Makanin
- Original Title
- In einem Atem
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dietmar Hochmuth
Oksana Bulgakova, Dietmar Hochmuth, Vladimir Makanin
Christine Schöne
Department Leadership Roster
Dietmar Hochmuth
Director
Oksana Bulgakova
Writer
Dietmar Hochmuth
Writer
Christine Schöne
Editor
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What is In einem Atem about?
The 24-year-old Andreas works as a mechanic at a tunnel building site in the Bulgarian Rhodopes. One day, he gets the startling news that his girlfriend Sabine, who is supposedly waiting for him in their far-off hometown Berlin, wants to marry another man. Seething with anger, Andreas leaves the building site and hurries to the capital in order to prevent his beloved’s wedding. On the first encounter with his rival, an athletic water polo player, Andreas comes off second best. However, neither his zest for action nor his firm intention can be shaken by this defeat. With passionate energy and some outlandish ideas he takes up the fight for Sabine’s heart.
Who directed In einem Atem?
In einem Atem was directed by Dietmar Hochmuth.
Who stars in In einem Atem?
The principal cast of In einem Atem includes Simone Thomalla, Götz Schubert, Steffen Mensching, Holger Franke, Benno Mieth.
When was In einem Atem released and how long is it?
In einem Atem was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.