Heute ist Freitag
Synopsis
Laboratory technician Jutta and factory worker Peter have been a couple since the summer and are enjoying their time together. One day, Jutta realizes that she might be pregnant. The doctor doesn't want to make a preliminary diagnosis until Monday - and today is Friday. The weekend is a tough test for Jutta. How should she decide - for or against the child, should she get married, should she have an abortion? The encounters with Peter, her parents, her friend with the twins and her colleagues don't make it any easier. In the end, Jutta and Peter have to decide on their own.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Klaus Gendries
- Screenplay & Story
- Dieter Scharfenberg, Klaus Gendries
- Original Score
- Michael Heubach
- Original Title
- Heute ist Freitag
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Klaus Gendries
Dieter Scharfenberg, Klaus Gendries
Michael Heubach
Roland Dressel
Vera Nowark
Department Leadership Roster
Dieter Scharfenberg
Writer
Roland Dressel
Director of Photography
Vera Nowark
Editor
Klaus Gendries
Writer
Klaus Gendries
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heute ist Freitag
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What is Heute ist Freitag about?
Laboratory technician Jutta and factory worker Peter have been a couple since the summer and are enjoying their time together. One day, Jutta realizes that she might be pregnant. The doctor doesn't want to make a preliminary diagnosis until Monday - and today is Friday. The weekend is a tough test for Jutta. How should she decide - for or against the child, should she get married, should she have an abortion? The encounters with Peter, her parents, her friend with the twins and her colleagues don't make it any easier. In the end, Jutta and Peter have to decide on their own.
Who directed Heute ist Freitag?
Heute ist Freitag was directed by Klaus Gendries.
Who stars in Heute ist Freitag?
The principal cast of Heute ist Freitag includes Nina Hagen, Dieter Montag, Käthe Reichel, Kurt Böwe, Marianne Wünscher.
When was Heute ist Freitag released and how long is it?
Heute ist Freitag was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Heute ist Freitag?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heute ist Freitag was composed by Michael Heubach.