Die Feststellung
Synopsis
A farmer who has fled the republic returns disappointed from the West to the village of Oslitz (GDR). He and his wife are supposed to get their house and farm back, but the case becomes the occasion for an unusual LPG meeting. The chairman, a comrade from the town and the farmers want to find out what caused the returnee to flee and whether it could have been avoided. The farmer claims that the chairman wanted to force him into the LPG because of illegal fertilizer purchases. He interprets his behavior differently. In order to clarify the matter and learn lessons from it, those present re-enact the events before the escape with reversed roles.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Fischer, Werner Bergmann, Gerhard Klein
- Screenplay & Story
- Helmut Baierl
- Original Score
- Reiner Bredemeyer
- Original Title
- Die Feststellung
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Fischer, Werner Bergmann, Gerhard Klein
Helmut Baierl
Reiner Bredemeyer
Werner Bergmann, Karl Drömmer, Hans Heinrich
Christa Wernicke
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Bergmann
Director of Photography
Karl Drömmer
Director of Photography
Hans Heinrich
Director of Photography
Herbert Fischer
Director
Werner Bergmann
Director
Gerhard Klein
Director
Helmut Baierl
Writer
Christa Wernicke
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Die Feststellung.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Feststellung
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Die Feststellung about?
A farmer who has fled the republic returns disappointed from the West to the village of Oslitz (GDR). He and his wife are supposed to get their house and farm back, but the case becomes the occasion for an unusual LPG meeting. The chairman, a comrade from the town and the farmers want to find out what caused the returnee to flee and whether it could have been avoided. The farmer claims that the chairman wanted to force him into the LPG because of illegal fertilizer purchases. He interprets his behavior differently. In order to clarify the matter and learn lessons from it, those present re-enact the events before the escape with reversed roles.
Who directed Die Feststellung?
Die Feststellung was directed by Herbert Fischer, Werner Bergmann, Gerhard Klein.
Who stars in Die Feststellung?
The principal cast of Die Feststellung includes Erik S. Klein, Käthe Reichel, Karl Kendzia, Harry Hindemith, Peter Marx.
When was Die Feststellung released and how long is it?
Die Feststellung was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Feststellung?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Feststellung was composed by Reiner Bredemeyer.