Death of a Schoolboy
Gavre Princip - Himmel unter Steinen
Synopsis
On June 28, 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was shot to death in Sarajewo. His assassination caused a chain of events that brought about World War I and the downfall of old Europe. Who is the assassin? Who is GAVRE PRINCIP, a man that fate brought into the center of world attention. The subject of the film is not the historical background but rather the psychological makeup of PRINCIP at the age of seventeen.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Patzak
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Patzak, Hans Koningsberger, David Antony
- Original Title
- Gavre Princip - Himmel unter Steinen
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Neue Studio Film, Roxy Film, Jadran Film, Lisa Film, BR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Patzak
Peter Patzak, Hans Koningsberger, David Antony
Igor Luther
Michou Hutter
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Patzak
Director
Peter Patzak
Writer
David Antony
Writer
Heidi Melinc
Costume Design
Michou Hutter
Editor
Igor Luther
Director of Photography
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What is Death of a Schoolboy about?
On June 28, 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was shot to death in Sarajewo. His assassination caused a chain of events that brought about World War I and the downfall of old Europe. Who is the assassin? Who is GAVRE PRINCIP, a man that fate brought into the center of world attention. The subject of the film is not the historical background but rather the psychological makeup of PRINCIP at the age of seventeen.
Who directed Death of a Schoolboy?
Death of a Schoolboy was directed by Peter Patzak.
Who stars in Death of a Schoolboy?
The principal cast of Death of a Schoolboy includes Reuben Pillsbury, Christopher Chaplin, Robert Munic, Sinolička Trpkova, Michele Melega.
When was Death of a Schoolboy released and how long is it?
Death of a Schoolboy was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Is Death of a Schoolboy based on a book or true story?
Death of a Schoolboy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Koningsberger".