The Green Desert
Grüne Wüste
“No matter what happens I'll be with you.”
Synopsis
Katja and Johann are two teenagers who are the best of friends. They spend most of their time in a ruined fort, fantasizing about an ideal world. Their relationship becomes threatened when Johann is taken ill with leukemia, and Katja's mother is undecided on whether to stay with her husband or leave with her lover.
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Martina Gedeck
Doris
Ulrich Noethen
Detlef
Heino Ferch
Simon
Corinna Harfouch
Krankenschwester
Robert Gwisdek
Johann
Karin Gregorek
Lehrerin
Tatjana Trieb
Katja
Feo Aladag
Krankenschwester
Patricia Driese
Bille
Gina Friedrichs
Mannu
Michou Friesz
Freundin Doris
Barry Gordon
Alex
Michael Hanemann
Fritz
Albrecht Hummel
Ritter
Christiane Huth
Maximilian Häusler
Nobbi
Julia Palmer-Stoll
Chrissi
Gerta Rebentisch
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anno Saul
- Screenplay & Story
- Swenja Karsten
- Original Title
- Grüne Wüste
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, ARTE, Trebitsch Produktion International GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anno Saul
Swenja Karsten
Department Leadership Roster
Anno Saul
Director
Swenja Karsten
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Green Desert
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What is The Green Desert about?
Katja and Johann are two teenagers who are the best of friends. They spend most of their time in a ruined fort, fantasizing about an ideal world. Their relationship becomes threatened when Johann is taken ill with leukemia, and Katja's mother is undecided on whether to stay with her husband or leave with her lover.
Who directed The Green Desert?
The Green Desert was directed by Anno Saul.
Who stars in The Green Desert?
The principal cast of The Green Desert includes Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Noethen, Heino Ferch, Corinna Harfouch, Robert Gwisdek.
When was The Green Desert released and how long is it?
The Green Desert was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.