Das Gesellenstück
Synopsis
Otto Kimmel had a long career as a confectioner. Now he is a pensioner and primarily a grandpa. In his house, where three generations live under one roof, Otto is the restless soul; this sometimes causes problems, but also brings a lot of joy. For his grandchildren, Grandpa Otto is a "fragrant buddy" because he is up for a lot of fun and initiates the craziest things. To Martha's chagrin, however, he sometimes oversteps his grandfatherly "sphere of competence". Amusing events and entanglements unfold over 75 minutes, and the "Gesellenstück" (journeyman's play) finally results in something that even Grandpa Kimmel is more than surprised by.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eberhard Schäfer
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Krause
- Original Title
- Das Gesellenstück
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eberhard Schäfer
Hans Krause
Department Leadership Roster
Eberhard Schäfer
Director
Hans Krause
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Das Gesellenstück
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Das Gesellenstück about?
Otto Kimmel had a long career as a confectioner. Now he is a pensioner and primarily a grandpa. In his house, where three generations live under one roof, Otto is the restless soul; this sometimes causes problems, but also brings a lot of joy. For his grandchildren, Grandpa Otto is a "fragrant buddy" because he is up for a lot of fun and initiates the craziest things. To Martha's chagrin, however, he sometimes oversteps his grandfatherly "sphere of competence". Amusing events and entanglements unfold over 75 minutes, and the "Gesellenstück" (journeyman's play) finally results in something that even Grandpa Kimmel is more than surprised by.
Who directed Das Gesellenstück?
Das Gesellenstück was directed by Eberhard Schäfer.
Who stars in Das Gesellenstück?
The principal cast of Das Gesellenstück includes Herbert Köfer, Marianne Kiefer, Frank-Otto Schenk, Renate Bahn, Ingo Albrecht.
When was Das Gesellenstück released and how long is it?
Das Gesellenstück was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Das Gesellenstück?
Das Gesellenstück holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).