Istanbul – Masche
Synopsis
What the trick and illusion artists Lina and Richard Kortmann have to offer their audience is by no means sensational. Their performances are too antiquated, so that the Kortmann show is only available from the Artists' Exchange at low rates. This also threatens the realization of Mr. and Mrs. Kortmann's secret wish - a private pension in the Black Forest for their old age. But they are not so quick to throw in the towel: together they devise a new trick that not only conjures up rabbits and paper flowers or makes them "magically" disappear from the stage; Kortmann manages to conjure people out of this world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingrid Sander
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Thürk, Ingrid Sander
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Pietsch
- Original Title
- Istanbul – Masche
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingrid Sander
Harry Thürk, Ingrid Sander
Wolfgang Pietsch
Helmut Grewald
Ruth Ebel
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Thürk
Writer
Ingrid Sander
Writer
Helmut Grewald
Director of Photography
Ruth Ebel
Editor
Ingrid Sander
Director
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What is Istanbul – Masche about?
What the trick and illusion artists Lina and Richard Kortmann have to offer their audience is by no means sensational. Their performances are too antiquated, so that the Kortmann show is only available from the Artists' Exchange at low rates. This also threatens the realization of Mr. and Mrs. Kortmann's secret wish - a private pension in the Black Forest for their old age. But they are not so quick to throw in the towel: together they devise a new trick that not only conjures up rabbits and paper flowers or makes them "magically" disappear from the stage; Kortmann manages to conjure people out of this world.
Who directed Istanbul – Masche?
Istanbul – Masche was directed by Ingrid Sander.
Who stars in Istanbul – Masche?
The principal cast of Istanbul – Masche includes Wolf Kaiser, Ingeborg Naß, Alfred Struwe, Vera Oelschlegel, Otmar Richter.
When was Istanbul – Masche released and how long is it?
Istanbul – Masche was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Istanbul – Masche?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Istanbul – Masche was composed by Wolfgang Pietsch.