The Flying Grandfather
Der fliegende Großvater
Synopsis
A grandfather builds a giant kite with his grandson, but first time they try to fly it, they are pulled up into the sky! Grandma is worried that the pair will catch a cold during their flight and insists on sending warm winter clothes up to them. Chimney sweeps, crane operators, police officers and fire fighters come to help her, and by the time Grandpa and his grandson land at the airport, they are greeted with enthusiasm by a crowd.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lothar Barke
- Screenplay & Story
- Lothar Barke, Heinz Kahlow, Heinz Behling
- Original Score
- Conny Odd, Addy Kurth
- Original Title
- Der fliegende Großvater
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lothar Barke
Lothar Barke, Heinz Kahlow, Heinz Behling
Conny Odd, Addy Kurth
Helmut Krahnert
Eva d'Bomba
Department Leadership Roster
Lothar Barke
Director
Lothar Barke
Writer
Helmut Krahnert
Director of Photography
Eva d'Bomba
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flying Grandfather
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Flying Grandfather about?
A grandfather builds a giant kite with his grandson, but first time they try to fly it, they are pulled up into the sky! Grandma is worried that the pair will catch a cold during their flight and insists on sending warm winter clothes up to them. Chimney sweeps, crane operators, police officers and fire fighters come to help her, and by the time Grandpa and his grandson land at the airport, they are greeted with enthusiasm by a crowd.
Who directed The Flying Grandfather?
The Flying Grandfather was directed by Lothar Barke.
Who stars in The Flying Grandfather?
The principal cast of The Flying Grandfather includes Not specified.
When was The Flying Grandfather released and how long is it?
The Flying Grandfather was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flying Grandfather?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flying Grandfather was composed by Conny Odd, Addy Kurth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flying Grandfather?
The Flying Grandfather holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).