The Periwig-Maker
Der Perückenmacher
Synopsis
In this Oscar-nominated short, a man seals himself off in 17th century plague-infested London to escape the danger of infection. When a little girl seeks his help, he has an opportunity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
01/01/2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steffen Schäffler
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Defoe, Annette Schäffler, Steffen Schäffler
- Original Score
- Christian Heyne
- Original Title
- Der Perückenmacher
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Release Date
- 13/11/1999
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Three Mills Studios, Ideal Standard Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steffen Schäffler
Daniel Defoe, Annette Schäffler, Steffen Schäffler
Christian Heyne
Annette Schäffler, Steffen Schäffler
Annette Schäffler
Department Leadership Roster
Steffen Schäffler
Director
Annette Schäffler
Writer
Steffen Schäffler
Writer
Annette Schäffler
Producer
Christian Heyne
Original Music Composer
Annette Schäffler
Editor
Steffen Schäffler
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Periwig-Maker
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What is The Periwig-Maker about?
In this Oscar-nominated short, a man seals himself off in 17th century plague-infested London to escape the danger of infection. When a little girl seeks his help, he has an opportunity.
Who directed The Periwig-Maker?
The Periwig-Maker was directed by Steffen Schäffler.
Who stars in The Periwig-Maker?
The principal cast of The Periwig-Maker includes Kenneth Branagh, Daren C. Evans, Alice Fairhall, Roger Law.
When was The Periwig-Maker released and how long is it?
The Periwig-Maker was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Periwig-Maker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Periwig-Maker was composed by Christian Heyne.