Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe
Synopsis
Two farmers, Grimm and Melcher, were once on friendly terms, but a petty argument over a piece of land has since turned them into implacable enemies. Their two children- Veronika and Fabian- used to be childhood friends. When they meet again as young adults, they instantly fall in love, despite the bitter feud between their families. With no hope for a future together, the two seek to end their lives in this retelling of the classic story by Shakespeare.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Siegfried Kühn
- Screenplay & Story
- Siegfried Kühn, Gottfried Keller
- Original Score
- Hans Jürgen Wenzel
- Original Title
- Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Siegfried Kühn
Siegfried Kühn, Gottfried Keller
Hans Jürgen Wenzel
Brigitte Krex
Department Leadership Roster
Siegfried Kühn
Director
Siegfried Kühn
Writer
Brigitte Krex
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe about?
Two farmers, Grimm and Melcher, were once on friendly terms, but a petty argument over a piece of land has since turned them into implacable enemies. Their two children- Veronika and Fabian- used to be childhood friends. When they meet again as young adults, they instantly fall in love, despite the bitter feud between their families. With no hope for a future together, the two seek to end their lives in this retelling of the classic story by Shakespeare.
Who directed Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe?
Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe was directed by Siegfried Kühn.
Who stars in Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe?
The principal cast of Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe includes Grit Stephan, Thomas Wetzel, Hilmar Baumann, Horst Rehberg, Heide Kipp.
When was Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe released and how long is it?
Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Romeo und Julia auf dem Dorfe was composed by Hans Jürgen Wenzel.