Driving School
Fahrschule
Synopsis
In the GDR, purchasing a car was such a difficult process that many families applied for one years in advance. For example, Gisela secretly orders a Wartburg model after the birth of her first child. By the time the vehicle is ready, her daughter is a teenager, and Gisela's husband, who actually prefers walking, has already bought a second Wartburg from a friend in financial trouble. As a result, the couple decides to sign up for driving school together.
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Jörg Gudzuhn
Horst Steinköhler
Kata Kánya
Gisela Steinköhler
Detlef Heintze
Lothar Reschke
Simone von Zglinicki
Maria Reschke
Otto Mellies
Benno Hempel
Daniela Hoffmann
Elvira
Hilmar Baumann
Hauptwachtmeister Schaarschmidt
Bodo Krämer
Triefäugiger
Steffie Spira
Resolute alte Dame
Jaecki Schwarz
Arzt
Carl-Hermann Risse
Straßenbahnfrager
Marylu Poolman
Porzellanverkäuferin
Ursula Staack
Fahrschülerin
Mona Stein
Bardame
Horst Krause
Schaufenstergaffer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernhard Stephan
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernhard Stephan, Bernd Schirmer
- Original Score
- Christian Steyer
- Original Title
- Fahrschule
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernhard Stephan
Bernhard Stephan, Bernd Schirmer
Christian Steyer
Peter Badel
Margrit Brusendorf
Department Leadership Roster
Bernhard Stephan
Director
Bernhard Stephan
Screenplay
Bernd Schirmer
Screenplay
Peter Badel
Director of Photography
Margrit Brusendorf
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Frequently Asked Questions About Driving School
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Driving School about?
In the GDR, purchasing a car was such a difficult process that many families applied for one years in advance. For example, Gisela secretly orders a Wartburg model after the birth of her first child. By the time the vehicle is ready, her daughter is a teenager, and Gisela's husband, who actually prefers walking, has already bought a second Wartburg from a friend in financial trouble. As a result, the couple decides to sign up for driving school together.
Who directed Driving School?
Driving School was directed by Bernhard Stephan.
Who stars in Driving School?
The principal cast of Driving School includes Jörg Gudzuhn, Kata Kánya, Detlef Heintze, Simone von Zglinicki, Otto Mellies.
When was Driving School released and how long is it?
Driving School was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Driving School?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Driving School was composed by Christian Steyer.