Die Geierwally
Synopsis
The old Flender farmer wants to force his daughter Wally into a marriage of convenience with her childhood sweetheart, the wealthy farmer Josef Gruber. This is the only way to save the Flenders' heavily indebted farm. But the stubborn daughter resists the courtship of Josef, who has serious intentions. At the shooting festival, Wally and her suitor get into a bitter argument, during which the wealthy farmer insults the unruly girl as "Geierwally", referring to her tame, hand-reared golden eagle. Deeply disappointed by her father's intrigues and the wrath of her old love, Wally seeks refuge in a lonely mountain hut. But Josef does not give up so easily. He has his heart set on winning the heart of Geierwally after all.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sämann
- Screenplay & Story
- Felix Huby
- Original Score
- Petr Janda, Klaus Peter Sattler
- Original Title
- Die Geierwally
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sämann
Felix Huby, Wilhelmine von Hillern
Petr Janda, Klaus Peter Sattler
Gero Lasnig
Regina Ziegler
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sämann
Director
Felix Huby
Screenplay
Regina Ziegler
Producer
Petr Janda
Original Music Composer
Klaus Peter Sattler
Original Music Composer
Gero Lasnig
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Geierwally
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Die Geierwally about?
The old Flender farmer wants to force his daughter Wally into a marriage of convenience with her childhood sweetheart, the wealthy farmer Josef Gruber. This is the only way to save the Flenders' heavily indebted farm. But the stubborn daughter resists the courtship of Josef, who has serious intentions. At the shooting festival, Wally and her suitor get into a bitter argument, during which the wealthy farmer insults the unruly girl as "Geierwally", referring to her tame, hand-reared golden eagle. Deeply disappointed by her father's intrigues and the wrath of her old love, Wally seeks refuge in a lonely mountain hut. But Josef does not give up so easily. He has his heart set on winning the heart of Geierwally after all.
Who directed Die Geierwally?
Die Geierwally was directed by Peter Sämann.
Who stars in Die Geierwally?
The principal cast of Die Geierwally includes Christine Neubauer, Siegfried Rauch, Martin Feifel, Peter Mitterrutzner, Petra Berndt.
When was Die Geierwally released and how long is it?
Die Geierwally was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Geierwally?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Geierwally was composed by Petr Janda, Klaus Peter Sattler.
Is Die Geierwally based on a book or true story?
Die Geierwally is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wilhelmine von Hillern".