Bahnwärter Thiel
Synopsis
The film tells the tragic fate of railroad guard Thiel at the end of the 19th century. Thiel, who spends his days in the dull, monotonous fulfillment of his duties, has lost his gentle, quiet wife Minna. He remarries out of concern for his young son Tobias. His second wife Lene, with whom he also has a child, is superior to him in vitality and has a rough passion. He discovers that his child from his first marriage is being discriminated against and tormented by her - Thiel withdraws more and more into himself and becomes lonely. When Tobias is killed in an accident, he blames Lene, and disaster is inevitable...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans-Joachim Kasprzik
- Screenplay & Story
- Klaus Jörn, Hans-Joachim Kasprzik
- Original Score
- Karl-Ernst Sasse
- Original Title
- Bahnwärter Thiel
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans-Joachim Kasprzik
Klaus Jörn, Hans-Joachim Kasprzik, Gerhart Hauptmann
Karl-Ernst Sasse
Horst Hardt
Ursula Rudzki
Department Leadership Roster
Hans-Joachim Kasprzik
Director
Klaus Jörn
Screenplay
Horst Hardt
Director of Photography
Ursula Rudzki
Editor
Gerhard Helwig
Production Design
Hans Linke
Costume Design
Hans-Joachim Kasprzik
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bahnwärter Thiel
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What is Bahnwärter Thiel about?
The film tells the tragic fate of railroad guard Thiel at the end of the 19th century. Thiel, who spends his days in the dull, monotonous fulfillment of his duties, has lost his gentle, quiet wife Minna. He remarries out of concern for his young son Tobias. His second wife Lene, with whom he also has a child, is superior to him in vitality and has a rough passion. He discovers that his child from his first marriage is being discriminated against and tormented by her - Thiel withdraws more and more into himself and becomes lonely. When Tobias is killed in an accident, he blames Lene, and disaster is inevitable...
Who directed Bahnwärter Thiel?
Bahnwärter Thiel was directed by Hans-Joachim Kasprzik.
Who stars in Bahnwärter Thiel?
The principal cast of Bahnwärter Thiel includes Martin Trettau, Walfriede Schmitt, Blanche Kommerell, Rolf Hoppe, Willi Schrade.
When was Bahnwärter Thiel released and how long is it?
Bahnwärter Thiel was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Bahnwärter Thiel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bahnwärter Thiel was composed by Karl-Ernst Sasse.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bahnwärter Thiel?
Bahnwärter Thiel holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).