Der Kristallspiegel
Synopsis
In spring 1946, Warsaw historian Wojtek arrives in a Polish provincial town to study the Renaissance. He soon becomes entangled in the fierce postwar power struggle between the Soviet-backed People’s Government—nationalizing industry and land—and reactionary exiled forces waging “bandit terror,” from train robberies to political assassinations. As violence escalates, Wojtek shifts from observer to active defender of the new “people’s power.”
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerhard Respondek
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerhard Respondek, Zbigniew Nienacki, Bernhard Thieme
- Original Title
- Der Kristallspiegel
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerhard Respondek
Gerhard Respondek, Zbigniew Nienacki, Bernhard Thieme
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Gerhard Respondek
Director
Gerhard Respondek
Writer
Bernhard Thieme
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What is Der Kristallspiegel about?
In spring 1946, Warsaw historian Wojtek arrives in a Polish provincial town to study the Renaissance. He soon becomes entangled in the fierce postwar power struggle between the Soviet-backed People’s Government—nationalizing industry and land—and reactionary exiled forces waging “bandit terror,” from train robberies to political assassinations. As violence escalates, Wojtek shifts from observer to active defender of the new “people’s power.”
Who directed Der Kristallspiegel?
Der Kristallspiegel was directed by Gerhard Respondek.
Who stars in Der Kristallspiegel?
The principal cast of Der Kristallspiegel includes Otto Mellies, Bianca Cavallini, Fritz Mohr, Herwart Grosse, Wilfried Ortmann.
When was Der Kristallspiegel released and how long is it?
Der Kristallspiegel was released in 1968 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is Der Kristallspiegel based on a book or true story?
Der Kristallspiegel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zbigniew Nienacki".