Lerchenlieder
Synopsis
Documentary about the special friendship between the 72-year-old music machine collector Johann Bartisch and the 12-year-old farm boy Gerd from the village of Arnsgereuth. As a child, the Romanian Johann played "O sole mio" on the piano while his brother accompanied him on the violin. Even then, he was fascinated by the music machines that could be found at fairgrounds, in cinemas and on trains. As an adult, Johann began his passion for collecting in Bucharest, rescuing self-playing instruments from barns, cellars or even garbage dumps. With great attention to detail, Johann restores his found treasures in his 250-year-old schoolhouse in the village of Arnsgereuth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jochen Kraußer
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulrich Burkhardt, Jochen Kraußer
- Original Title
- Lerchenlieder
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 33m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jochen Kraußer
Ulrich Burkhardt, Jochen Kraußer
Rainer M. Schulz
Angela Wendt
Department Leadership Roster
Angela Wendt
Editor
Ulrich Burkhardt
Writer
Jochen Kraußer
Writer
Rainer M. Schulz
Director of Photography
Jochen Kraußer
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lerchenlieder.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lerchenlieder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lerchenlieder about?
Documentary about the special friendship between the 72-year-old music machine collector Johann Bartisch and the 12-year-old farm boy Gerd from the village of Arnsgereuth. As a child, the Romanian Johann played "O sole mio" on the piano while his brother accompanied him on the violin. Even then, he was fascinated by the music machines that could be found at fairgrounds, in cinemas and on trains. As an adult, Johann began his passion for collecting in Bucharest, rescuing self-playing instruments from barns, cellars or even garbage dumps. With great attention to detail, Johann restores his found treasures in his 250-year-old schoolhouse in the village of Arnsgereuth.
Who directed Lerchenlieder?
Lerchenlieder was directed by Jochen Kraußer.
Who stars in Lerchenlieder?
The principal cast of Lerchenlieder includes Roman Kaminski.
When was Lerchenlieder released and how long is it?
Lerchenlieder was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 33m.