Die Bestie
Synopsis
Moscow in the 1920s. A film about the pogroms in southern Russia is being made in a studio. The name of the notorious tsarist governor Muratov, also known as "The Beast", symbolizes the crimes of the time. During filming, an old, decrepit man comes forward who wants to be in the movie because of his resemblance to Muratov. Could it be possible that this man is the real Muratov? Everyone is so preoccupied with the realization of the material that this incident remains hidden. As artists, everyone has their own visions - which often bypass reality ...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margot Thyret
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Hecht, Bertolt Brecht
- Original Score
- Bernd Wefelmeyer
- Original Title
- Die Bestie
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margot Thyret
Werner Hecht, Bertolt Brecht
Bernd Wefelmeyer
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Hecht
Writer
Margot Thyret
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Bestie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Die Bestie about?
Moscow in the 1920s. A film about the pogroms in southern Russia is being made in a studio. The name of the notorious tsarist governor Muratov, also known as "The Beast", symbolizes the crimes of the time. During filming, an old, decrepit man comes forward who wants to be in the movie because of his resemblance to Muratov. Could it be possible that this man is the real Muratov? Everyone is so preoccupied with the realization of the material that this incident remains hidden. As artists, everyone has their own visions - which often bypass reality ...
Who directed Die Bestie?
Die Bestie was directed by Margot Thyret.
Who stars in Die Bestie?
The principal cast of Die Bestie includes Ekkehard Schall, Jaecki Schwarz, Martin Seifert, Herbert Olschok, Wilfried Pucher.
When was Die Bestie released and how long is it?
Die Bestie was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Bestie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Bestie was composed by Bernd Wefelmeyer.