Die Judenbuche
Synopsis
Annette von Droste-Hülshoff tells her friend Levin Schücking about her recently completed story Die Judenbuche and begins by reading from the manuscript. The protagonist of the actual story is Friedrich Mergel, whose father Hermann Mergel has a fatal accident under a beech tree on a stormy night while returning from a wedding abroad. Friedrich, who earns his living as a cowherd, is adopted by his uncle Simon, who uses him for his obscure business.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Horbelt
- Screenplay & Story
- Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, Rainer Horbelt
- Original Score
- Jürgen Ulrich
- Original Title
- Die Judenbuche
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Helikon Film GmbH, BR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Horbelt
Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, Rainer Horbelt
Jürgen Ulrich
Walter A. Franke
Walter A. Franke
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Horbelt
Director
Walter A. Franke
Director of Photography
Hans-Peter Sandmeier
Production Design
Gesina Seldte
Costume Design
Walter A. Franke
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Judenbuche
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What is Die Judenbuche about?
Annette von Droste-Hülshoff tells her friend Levin Schücking about her recently completed story Die Judenbuche and begins by reading from the manuscript. The protagonist of the actual story is Friedrich Mergel, whose father Hermann Mergel has a fatal accident under a beech tree on a stormy night while returning from a wedding abroad. Friedrich, who earns his living as a cowherd, is adopted by his uncle Simon, who uses him for his obscure business.
Who directed Die Judenbuche?
Die Judenbuche was directed by Rainer Horbelt.
Who stars in Die Judenbuche?
The principal cast of Die Judenbuche includes Barbara Morawiecz, Roland Teubner, Eberhard Feik, Franz Rudnick, Fritz Lichtenhahn.
When was Die Judenbuche released and how long is it?
Die Judenbuche was released in 1980 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Die Judenbuche?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Judenbuche was composed by Jürgen Ulrich.
Is Die Judenbuche based on a book or true story?
Die Judenbuche is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Annette von Droste-Hülshoff".