Ich wollte leben
“The portrait of a drug addict”
Synopsis
Klaus is one of the numerous drug addicts in Austria. His story (parents are separated and he is isolated) is made more realistic with interviews. Not only do the therapists of the drug units at Mödling and Enns, the physicians and politicians who are confronted with these social problems have their say, but also the man on the street who expresses the "voice of the people" - and many other drug addicts.
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Graz
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Ninaus
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedrich Christoph Schmidt
- Original Score
- Ludwig Hirsch, Wolfgang Ambros, Jean-Michel Jarre, Reinhold Bilgeri
- Original Title
- Ich wollte leben
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- RAN-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Ninaus
Friedrich Christoph Schmidt
Ludwig Hirsch, Wolfgang Ambros, Jean-Michel Jarre, Reinhold Bilgeri
Alfred Ninaus, Franz Sencnjak, Walter Köhler
Silvia Wallner
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Ninaus
Director
Friedrich Christoph Schmidt
Writer
Alfred Ninaus
Director of Photography
Franz Sencnjak
Director of Photography
Silvia Wallner
Editor
Walter Köhler
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ich wollte leben
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ich wollte leben about?
Klaus is one of the numerous drug addicts in Austria. His story (parents are separated and he is isolated) is made more realistic with interviews. Not only do the therapists of the drug units at Mödling and Enns, the physicians and politicians who are confronted with these social problems have their say, but also the man on the street who expresses the "voice of the people" - and many other drug addicts.
Who directed Ich wollte leben?
Ich wollte leben was directed by Alfred Ninaus.
Who stars in Ich wollte leben?
The principal cast of Ich wollte leben includes Klaus Tschermernig, Werner Fritz, Lore Dandl, Dieter Zirkelbach, Ruth Ninaus.
When was Ich wollte leben released and how long is it?
Ich wollte leben was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Ich wollte leben?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ich wollte leben was composed by Ludwig Hirsch, Wolfgang Ambros, Jean-Michel Jarre, Reinhold Bilgeri.