Rückkehr aus der Wüste
Synopsis
25-year-old electrician Thomas Tänzer is happily escaping the provincial confines of everyday life in the GDR – to the desert, to work in Algeria. Behind him lie a failed marriage and abandoned studies. But he can't cope in Algeria either. The rules have traveled with him – in the form of his superiors. Unordered solidarity, his relationship with the married Doris, and similar issues cause him difficulties. His father falls seriously ill, and he cuts short his stay abroad. At home, he realizes that his wife and child have become complete strangers to him. Doris, his "Algerian affair," now has a child by him, but treats him coldly. He makes a half-hearted suicide attempt by car, which he survives. When he hears about a disaster in Algeria, he volunteers for service, but is not accepted because of his poor personnel file.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernhard Stephan
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernd Schirmer
- Original Score
- Peter Kuno Kühnel
- Original Title
- Rückkehr aus der Wüste
- Country of Origin
- Algeria, Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Entreprise Nationale de Production Audiovisuelle (ENPA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernhard Stephan
Bernd Schirmer
Peter Kuno Kühnel
Margrit Brusendorf
Department Leadership Roster
Bernhard Stephan
Director
Bernd Schirmer
Writer
Margrit Brusendorf
Editor
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What is Rückkehr aus der Wüste about?
25-year-old electrician Thomas Tänzer is happily escaping the provincial confines of everyday life in the GDR – to the desert, to work in Algeria. Behind him lie a failed marriage and abandoned studies. But he can't cope in Algeria either. The rules have traveled with him – in the form of his superiors. Unordered solidarity, his relationship with the married Doris, and similar issues cause him difficulties. His father falls seriously ill, and he cuts short his stay abroad. At home, he realizes that his wife and child have become complete strangers to him. Doris, his "Algerian affair," now has a child by him, but treats him coldly. He makes a half-hearted suicide attempt by car, which he survives. When he hears about a disaster in Algeria, he volunteers for service, but is not accepted because of his poor personnel file.
Who directed Rückkehr aus der Wüste?
Rückkehr aus der Wüste was directed by Bernhard Stephan.
Who stars in Rückkehr aus der Wüste?
The principal cast of Rückkehr aus der Wüste includes Gerd Gallrein, André Hennicke, Barbara Schnitzler, Deborah Kaufmann, Bernd-Uwe Reppenhagen.
When was Rückkehr aus der Wüste released and how long is it?
Rückkehr aus der Wüste was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Rückkehr aus der Wüste?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rückkehr aus der Wüste was composed by Peter Kuno Kühnel.