Signs of Life
Lebenszeichen
Synopsis
During World War II, three German soldiers are withdrawn from combat when one of them, Stroszek, is wounded. They are assigned to a small coastal community on the Greek island of Kos while Stroszek recuperates. The men become increasingly stir crazy in their uneventful new assignment. Stroszek eventually goes mad.
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Peter Brogle
Stroszek
Wolfgang Reichmann
Meinhard
Athina Zacharopoulou
Nora
Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg
Becker
Wolfgang Stumpf
Captain
Henry van Lyck
Lieutenant
Julio Pinheiro
Gypsy
Florian Fricke
Pianist
Heinz Usener
Doctor
Achmed Hafiz
Greek resident
Jannakis Frasakis
Eleni Katerinaki
Werner Herzog
Soldier (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Herzog
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Herzog, Achim von Arnim
- Original Score
- Stavros Xarhakos
- Original Title
- Lebenszeichen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog, Achim von Arnim
Stavros Xarhakos
Thomas Mauch
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Werner Herzog
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Herzog
Writer
Achim von Arnim
Writer
Werner Herzog
Director
Werner Herzog
Producer
Thomas Mauch
Director of Photography
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Editor
Stavros Xarhakos
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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War: World War II
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Werner Herzog
Films directed by Werner Herzog (Wikidata P57, Q44131).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Signs of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Signs of Life about?
During World War II, three German soldiers are withdrawn from combat when one of them, Stroszek, is wounded. They are assigned to a small coastal community on the Greek island of Kos while Stroszek recuperates. The men become increasingly stir crazy in their uneventful new assignment. Stroszek eventually goes mad.
Who directed Signs of Life?
Signs of Life was directed by Werner Herzog.
Who stars in Signs of Life?
The principal cast of Signs of Life includes Peter Brogle, Wolfgang Reichmann, Athina Zacharopoulou, Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg, Wolfgang Stumpf.
When was Signs of Life released and how long is it?
Signs of Life was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Signs of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Signs of Life was composed by Stavros Xarhakos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Signs of Life?
Signs of Life holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).