Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation
Die Freibadclique
Synopsis
Summer 1944, Schwäbisch Hall. Contrary to the war propaganda and the decreed heroism, the 16-year-old boys dream of Swing music, sex and freedom - and of Lore, the air force helper from the air base, who attracts all eyes in her red swimsuit. At the same time, uncle, Knuffke, Bubu, tongue kiss and Hosenmacher suspect that they will not escape the horror of the front. "Stay tuned," Lore calls after them. But tongue kiss gets it first and also pants maker will not survive the war.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Friedemann Fromm
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedemann Fromm
- Original Score
- Annette Focks
- Original Title
- Die Freibadclique
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- MIA Film, MDR, NDR, Zieglerfilm Baden-Baden, SR, SWR, Zieglerfilm München, ARD Degeto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Friedemann Fromm
Friedemann Fromm, Oliver Storz
Annette Focks
Anton Klima
Janina Gerkens
Department Leadership Roster
Anton Klima
Director of Photography
Friedemann Fromm
Screenplay
Frank Kaminski
Visual Effects Supervisor
Klaus-Peter Platten
Production Design
Mirjam Muschel
Costume Design
Friedemann Fromm
Director
Janina Gerkens
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation about?
Summer 1944, Schwäbisch Hall. Contrary to the war propaganda and the decreed heroism, the 16-year-old boys dream of Swing music, sex and freedom - and of Lore, the air force helper from the air base, who attracts all eyes in her red swimsuit. At the same time, uncle, Knuffke, Bubu, tongue kiss and Hosenmacher suspect that they will not escape the horror of the front. "Stay tuned," Lore calls after them. But tongue kiss gets it first and also pants maker will not survive the war.
Who directed Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation?
Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation was directed by Friedemann Fromm.
Who stars in Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation?
The principal cast of Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation includes Jonathan Berlin, Theo Trebs, Andreas Warmbrunn, Laurenz Lerch, Joscha Eißen.
When was Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation released and how long is it?
Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation was composed by Annette Focks.
Is Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation based on a book or true story?
Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Oliver Storz".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation?
Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).