Ein Leben
Synopsis
Using photos and letters that the director found in a landfill, she reconstructs in her documentary film the life of Maria Bartel, a Berlin baker born in 1902 who, as the director comments in voice-over, "was in the prime of her life during fascism." In 1920, she moved from the East Prussian province to Berlin with her first husband. After his suicide, she opened a bakery, which she ran until the end of the war in 1945, raised her son, and now has various relationships and love affairs.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helke Misselwitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Helke Misselwitz
- Original Title
- Ein Leben
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helke Misselwitz
Helke Misselwitz
Kerstin Fischer
Department Leadership Roster
Kerstin Fischer
Editor
Helke Misselwitz
Writer
Helke Misselwitz
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ein Leben
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What is Ein Leben about?
Using photos and letters that the director found in a landfill, she reconstructs in her documentary film the life of Maria Bartel, a Berlin baker born in 1902 who, as the director comments in voice-over, "was in the prime of her life during fascism." In 1920, she moved from the East Prussian province to Berlin with her first husband. After his suicide, she opened a bakery, which she ran until the end of the war in 1945, raised her son, and now has various relationships and love affairs.
Who directed Ein Leben?
Ein Leben was directed by Helke Misselwitz.
Who stars in Ein Leben?
The principal cast of Ein Leben includes Not specified.
When was Ein Leben released and how long is it?
Ein Leben was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 31m.