Der lange Weg ans Licht
Synopsis
Edeltraut Hertel - a midwife caught between two worlds. She has been working as a midwife in a small village near Chemnitz for almost 20 years, supporting expectant mothers before, during and after the birth of their offspring. However, working as a midwife brings with it social problems such as a decline in birth rates and migration from the provinces. Competition for babies between birthing centers has become fierce, particularly in financial terms. Obstetrics in Tanzania, Africa, Edeltraud's second place of work, is completely different. Here, the midwife not only delivers babies, she also trains successors, carries out educational and development work and struggles with the country's cultural and social problems.
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- Director
- Douglas Wolfsperger
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Wolfsperger
- Original Score
- Gerd Baumann
- Original Title
- Der lange Weg ans Licht
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Cine-Impuls Leipzig, Douglas Wolfsperger Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Wolfsperger
Douglas Wolfsperger
Gerd Baumann
Igor Luther, Ute Freund
Jean-Marc Lesguillons
Uli Adomat, Jutta Krug, Thomas Janssen
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Wolfsperger
Director
Igor Luther
Director of Photography
Ute Freund
Director of Photography
Jean-Marc Lesguillons
Editor
Jutta Krug
Producer
Thomas Janssen
Producer
Gerd Baumann
Original Music Composer
Douglas Wolfsperger
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der lange Weg ans Licht
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What is Der lange Weg ans Licht about?
Edeltraut Hertel - a midwife caught between two worlds. She has been working as a midwife in a small village near Chemnitz for almost 20 years, supporting expectant mothers before, during and after the birth of their offspring. However, working as a midwife brings with it social problems such as a decline in birth rates and migration from the provinces. Competition for babies between birthing centers has become fierce, particularly in financial terms. Obstetrics in Tanzania, Africa, Edeltraud's second place of work, is completely different. Here, the midwife not only delivers babies, she also trains successors, carries out educational and development work and struggles with the country's cultural and social problems.
Who directed Der lange Weg ans Licht?
Der lange Weg ans Licht was directed by Douglas Wolfsperger.
Who stars in Der lange Weg ans Licht?
The principal cast of Der lange Weg ans Licht includes Edeltraut Hertel.
When was Der lange Weg ans Licht released and how long is it?
Der lange Weg ans Licht was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Der lange Weg ans Licht?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Der lange Weg ans Licht was composed by Gerd Baumann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Der lange Weg ans Licht?
Der lange Weg ans Licht holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).