Das Waldhaus
Synopsis
A poor woodcutter lived in the forest with his daughters Katrin and Else. Else was quarrelsome and lazy, Katrin was hard-working and good to people and animals. That is why the bear, the hare, the squirrel and the raven wanted to lead her to the forest house so that she could rescue the prince, who had been enchanted into an ancient man. Unfortunately, through unfortunate circumstances, the quarrelsome Else ended up in the forest house. Because she was lazy and unkind to the man and his animals, she was unable to redeem him and was punished. Only when the animals managed to escort Katrin into the forest house could everything be brought to a good end.
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- Director
- Bruno J. Böttge
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruno J. Böttge, Wilhelm Grimm, Jacob Grimm
- Original Score
- Hans-Hendrik Wehding
- Original Title
- Das Waldhaus
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruno J. Böttge
Bruno J. Böttge, Wilhelm Grimm, Jacob Grimm
Hans-Hendrik Wehding
Heidrun Sünderhauf
Department Leadership Roster
Bruno J. Böttge
Director
Bruno J. Böttge
Writer
Heidrun Sünderhauf
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Das Waldhaus.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Das Waldhaus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Das Waldhaus about?
A poor woodcutter lived in the forest with his daughters Katrin and Else. Else was quarrelsome and lazy, Katrin was hard-working and good to people and animals. That is why the bear, the hare, the squirrel and the raven wanted to lead her to the forest house so that she could rescue the prince, who had been enchanted into an ancient man. Unfortunately, through unfortunate circumstances, the quarrelsome Else ended up in the forest house. Because she was lazy and unkind to the man and his animals, she was unable to redeem him and was punished. Only when the animals managed to escort Katrin into the forest house could everything be brought to a good end.
Who directed Das Waldhaus?
Das Waldhaus was directed by Bruno J. Böttge.
Who stars in Das Waldhaus?
The principal cast of Das Waldhaus includes Ursula Geyer-Hopfe.
When was Das Waldhaus released and how long is it?
Das Waldhaus was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Das Waldhaus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Das Waldhaus was composed by Hans-Hendrik Wehding.