The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda
Die seltsame Historia von den Schiltbürgern
Synopsis
The first animated feature film made in East Germany. The people of Shilda were once welcome at the courts of princes all over the world, but back at the Shilda castle work remained and had to be carried out by the women of the town. The women grew tired of this and called their men back. After many foolish decisions, the townspeople were victims of their own devices, and eventually set fire to their own city. The fire destroyed everything, and the citizens of Shilda fled out into the world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johannes Hempel
- Screenplay & Story
- Johannes Hempel
- Original Score
- Wolfgang Hohensee
- Original Title
- Die seltsame Historia von den Schiltbürgern
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johannes Hempel
Johannes Hempel
Wolfgang Hohensee
Wolfgang Schiebel, Werner Kohlert
Anita Uebe
Department Leadership Roster
Johannes Hempel
Writer
Wolfgang Schiebel
Director of Photography
Werner Kohlert
Director of Photography
Johannes Hempel
Director
Anita Uebe
Editor
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What is The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda about?
The first animated feature film made in East Germany. The people of Shilda were once welcome at the courts of princes all over the world, but back at the Shilda castle work remained and had to be carried out by the women of the town. The women grew tired of this and called their men back. After many foolish decisions, the townspeople were victims of their own devices, and eventually set fire to their own city. The fire destroyed everything, and the citizens of Shilda fled out into the world.
Who directed The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda?
The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda was directed by Johannes Hempel.
Who stars in The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda?
The principal cast of The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda includes Franz Kutschera, Ina Rarisch, Siegfried Göhler, Hermann Stövesand, Jörg d'Bomba.
When was The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda released and how long is it?
The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda was composed by Wolfgang Hohensee.