Bergkristall
Synopsis
Franz, a Tyrolean mountain farmer's son and passionate poacher, loves the beautiful Sanna. A hunter, who is also interested in her, catches Franz poaching, shoots him and leaves him alone. On the way back to the valley, he falls into a crevasse and dies. When Franz returns home seriously injured by the shot, he is mistaken for the murderer of the missing hunter and is put on trial. Although he is acquitted for lack of evidence, the village community cannot prove his innocence. Everyone turns away from Franz, only Sanna sticks by him. They live in seclusion with their two children on a farmstead. Only when the children get lost in the mountains at Christmas time years later can the supposed murder case be solved.
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- Director
- Harald Reinl
- Screenplay & Story
- Harald Reinl, Adalbert Stifter, Hubert Schonger, Rose Schonger
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Bergkristall
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Josef Plesner-Filmproduktion, Schongerfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harald Reinl
Harald Reinl, Adalbert Stifter, Hubert Schonger, Rose Schonger
Giuseppe Becce
Harald Reinl
Josef Plesner, Hubert Schonger
Department Leadership Roster
Harald Reinl
Director
Harald Reinl
Writer
Hubert Schonger
Writer
Rose Schonger
Writer
Josef Plesner
Producer
Hubert Schonger
Producer
Harald Reinl
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bergkristall
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What is Bergkristall about?
Franz, a Tyrolean mountain farmer's son and passionate poacher, loves the beautiful Sanna. A hunter, who is also interested in her, catches Franz poaching, shoots him and leaves him alone. On the way back to the valley, he falls into a crevasse and dies. When Franz returns home seriously injured by the shot, he is mistaken for the murderer of the missing hunter and is put on trial. Although he is acquitted for lack of evidence, the village community cannot prove his innocence. Everyone turns away from Franz, only Sanna sticks by him. They live in seclusion with their two children on a farmstead. Only when the children get lost in the mountains at Christmas time years later can the supposed murder case be solved.
Who directed Bergkristall?
Bergkristall was directed by Harald Reinl.
Who stars in Bergkristall?
The principal cast of Bergkristall includes Franz Eichberger, Hans Renz, Cilli Greif, Maria Stolz, Michael Killisch-Horn.
When was Bergkristall released and how long is it?
Bergkristall was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Bergkristall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bergkristall was composed by Giuseppe Becce.
Is Bergkristall based on a book or true story?
Bergkristall is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Adalbert Stifter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bergkristall?
Bergkristall holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).