Franzmann
Synopsis
Germany, 1937. Paul v. Kammer has lived with his grandfather in Germany for ten years. He has just finished school and faces a difficult decision: his mother, who is French, urges him to leave Germany and start university in France; his grandfather, on the other hand, demands that he enter into the family business, which would also mean conscription for Paul. Only one day left to make his decision. Paul meets his friend Max. A decisive day. Two friends and a girl in the summer of 1937.
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- Director
- Oswald von Richthofen, Roland Emmerich
- Screenplay & Story
- Oswald von Richthofen, Roland Emmerich
- Original Title
- Franzmann
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oswald von Richthofen, Roland Emmerich
Oswald von Richthofen, Roland Emmerich
Arndt von Freytag
Department Leadership Roster
Oswald von Richthofen
Director
Oswald von Richthofen
Writer
Roland Emmerich
Director
Roland Emmerich
Writer
Arndt von Freytag
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Franzmann
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What is Franzmann about?
Germany, 1937. Paul v. Kammer has lived with his grandfather in Germany for ten years. He has just finished school and faces a difficult decision: his mother, who is French, urges him to leave Germany and start university in France; his grandfather, on the other hand, demands that he enter into the family business, which would also mean conscription for Paul. Only one day left to make his decision. Paul meets his friend Max. A decisive day. Two friends and a girl in the summer of 1937.
Who directed Franzmann?
Franzmann was directed by Oswald von Richthofen, Roland Emmerich.
Who stars in Franzmann?
The principal cast of Franzmann includes Horst Jantschek, Axel Behrend, Beate Maier.
When was Franzmann released and how long is it?
Franzmann was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 47m.