Live!
Lebe!
Synopsis
This short film traces the story of a man from birth to old age. The magical dreams of his youth appear from time to time, but daily routine quickly takes over. His striving for material wealth – including a Trabant car, a shelving unit, a boat – leads him to betray his youthful ideals, and he ultimately becomes a slave to his possessions. In the final frames of the film, “LIVE” – written in large white letters – ironically reminds viewers not to forget to follow their dreams.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lutz Dammbeck
- Screenplay & Story
- Lutz Dammbeck
- Original Score
- Bernd Wefelmeyer
- Original Title
- Lebe!
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lutz Dammbeck
Lutz Dammbeck
Bernd Wefelmeyer
Helmut Krahnert
Eva d'Bomba
Department Leadership Roster
Lutz Dammbeck
Writer
Lutz Dammbeck
Director
Helmut Krahnert
Director of Photography
Eva d'Bomba
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Live!.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Live!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Live! about?
This short film traces the story of a man from birth to old age. The magical dreams of his youth appear from time to time, but daily routine quickly takes over. His striving for material wealth – including a Trabant car, a shelving unit, a boat – leads him to betray his youthful ideals, and he ultimately becomes a slave to his possessions. In the final frames of the film, “LIVE” – written in large white letters – ironically reminds viewers not to forget to follow their dreams.
Who directed Live!?
Live! was directed by Lutz Dammbeck.
Who stars in Live!?
The principal cast of Live! includes Not specified.
When was Live! released and how long is it?
Live! was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Live!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Live! was composed by Bernd Wefelmeyer.