The Girl in the Lift
Das Mädchen aus dem Fahrstuhl
Synopsis
Frank, a tenth grade student, falls in love with his classmate Regine. His father is a well-connected plant manager in the GDR; Regine's mother is a single parent with four children. Regine wants to become a kindergarten teacher, but her grades are poor and she is not allowed to apply for technical college. Frank champions her and seeks an open discussion about these rigid regulations. But his criticism is nipped in the bud.
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Barbara Sommer
Regine
Rolf Lukoschek
Frank
Karin Gregorek
Direktorin
Monika Lennartz
Klassenlehrerin
Rita Feldmeier
Franks Mutter
Henry Schroeder
Mischa
Diane Damerau
Sybille
Hanns-Jörn Weber
Franks Vater
Maximilian Löser
Becker
Martin Seifert
Betrunkener
Karin Reif
Reginas Mutter
Gert Grasse
Professor
Peter Friedrichson
Hausmeister
Anne Wollner
Haushälterin
Karin Beewen
Sekretärin
Werner Kos
Gerd Klotzek
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin, Filmtheater "Felix" (Haus der Kultur der Sowjetunion, Am Festungsgraben 1)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herrmann Zschoche
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriele Herzog
- Original Score
- Johannes Schlecht
- Original Title
- Das Mädchen aus dem Fahrstuhl
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, DEFA-Studio Babelsberg
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herrmann Zschoche
Gabriele Herzog
Johannes Schlecht
Monika Schindler
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriele Herzog
Writer
Herrmann Zschoche
Director
Monika Schindler
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl in the Lift
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Girl in the Lift about?
Frank, a tenth grade student, falls in love with his classmate Regine. His father is a well-connected plant manager in the GDR; Regine's mother is a single parent with four children. Regine wants to become a kindergarten teacher, but her grades are poor and she is not allowed to apply for technical college. Frank champions her and seeks an open discussion about these rigid regulations. But his criticism is nipped in the bud.
Who directed The Girl in the Lift?
The Girl in the Lift was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.
Who stars in The Girl in the Lift?
The principal cast of The Girl in the Lift includes Barbara Sommer, Rolf Lukoschek, Karin Gregorek, Monika Lennartz, Rita Feldmeier.
When was The Girl in the Lift released and how long is it?
The Girl in the Lift was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl in the Lift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl in the Lift was composed by Johannes Schlecht.