The Silent Revolution
Das schweigende Klassenzimmer
“East Germany, 1956. One minute of silence changed their lives forever.”
Synopsis
In 1956 Stalinstadt, East Germany, during the Hungarian uprising against Soviets is taking place, local teenagers perform a seemingly harmless act that causes unexpected consequences.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-06
Top Cast
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Leonard Scheicher
Theo Lemke
Tom Gramenz
Kurt Wächter
Lena Klenke
Lena
Isaiah Michalski
Paul
Jonas Dassler
Erik Babinsky
Nora Labisch
Klara Winkler
Nele Labisch
Regina Winkler
Ronald Zehrfeld
Hermann Lemke
Carina Wiese
Irmgard Lemke
Florian Lukas
Principal Schwarz
Jördis Triebel
Frau Kessler
Daniel Krauss
Free German Youth Secretary Lange
Michael Gwisdek
Edgar
Burghart Klaußner
Minister of National Education Lange
Max Hopp
Hans Wächter
Judith Engel
Anna Wächter
Rolf Kanies
Wardetzki
Release History & Theatrical Window
German Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 22, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 2, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lars Kraume
- Screenplay & Story
- Lars Kraume
- Original Score
- Julian Maas, Christoph Kaiser
- Original Title
- Das schweigende Klassenzimmer
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Akzente Film & Fernsehproduktion GmbH, StudioCanal, WunderWerk, Zero One Film, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lars Kraume
Lars Kraume, Dietrich Garstka
Julian Maas, Christoph Kaiser
Jens Harant
Barbara Gies
Susanne Freyer, Miriam Düssel, Isabel Hund, Thomas Kufus, Kalle Friz
Department Leadership Roster
Lars Kraume
Director
Julian Maas
Original Music Composer
Jens Harant
Director of Photography
Barbara Gies
Editor
Susanne Freyer
Producer
Miriam Düssel
Producer
Christoph Kaiser
Original Music Composer
Olaf Schiefner
Production Design
Esther Walz
Costume Design
Lars Kraume
Screenplay
Isabel Hund
Producer
Thomas Kufus
Producer
Kalle Friz
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silent Revolution
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What is The Silent Revolution about?
In 1956 Stalinstadt, East Germany, during the Hungarian uprising against Soviets is taking place, local teenagers perform a seemingly harmless act that causes unexpected consequences.
Who directed The Silent Revolution?
The Silent Revolution was directed by Lars Kraume.
Who stars in The Silent Revolution?
The principal cast of The Silent Revolution includes Leonard Scheicher, Tom Gramenz, Lena Klenke, Isaiah Michalski, Jonas Dassler.
When was The Silent Revolution released and how long is it?
The Silent Revolution was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did The Silent Revolution make at the box office?
The Silent Revolution grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Silent Revolution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Silent Revolution was composed by Julian Maas, Christoph Kaiser.
Is The Silent Revolution based on a book or true story?
The Silent Revolution is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Dietrich Garstka".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Silent Revolution?
The Silent Revolution holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).