Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste
Synopsis
The opera singer Ludwig Löwenhaupt wants a proper festive roast for Christmas, so he buys a goose in advance to feed the whole family. What he doesn't realize, however, is that the children, Elli, Gerda and Peterle, will grow fond of the animal, which is christened Gustje, and will no longer want to eat it. After the "liberation", the "five kilos of meat", which were initially locked up in the cellar, become a pet that the children take to bed with them and communicate with. But shortly before Christmas, father Löwenhaupt still wants to slaughter them. However, as his family protests and his conscience gets in the way, he can't slaughter the goose after all. So Gustje only has to leave a few feathers as proof that she has been plucked, and the opera singer is given another goose that has already been cut up.
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Dietrich Körner
Ludwig Löwenhaupt
Barbara Dittus
Hanna Löwenhaupt
Käthe Reichel
Gertrud Löwenhaupt
Peter Bause
Hans Becker
Gudrun Ritter
Rosl Becker
Stefanie Stappenbeck
Annette
Gunther Emmerlich
Dirigent
Heide Kipp
Direktorin
Johanna Schall
Fräulein Quellmalz
Daniel Mewes
Peter
Mark Wende
Robert
Nadine Herz
Charly
Helmut Straßburger
Opernsänger
Hartmut Beer
Eisenbahner
Jörg Knochée
Fräulein Quellmalz's Freund
Tom Pauls
Junger Vater auf dem Bahnhof
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bodo Fürneisen
- Screenplay & Story
- Friedrich Wolf, Joachim Nestler, Manfred Freitag
- Original Score
- Michael Heubach
- Original Title
- Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bodo Fürneisen
Friedrich Wolf, Joachim Nestler, Manfred Freitag
Michael Heubach
Rüdiger Pelikan
Ilona Thiel
Department Leadership Roster
Bodo Fürneisen
Director
Joachim Nestler
Writer
Manfred Freitag
Writer
Ilona Thiel
Editor
Rüdiger Pelikan
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste
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What is Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste about?
The opera singer Ludwig Löwenhaupt wants a proper festive roast for Christmas, so he buys a goose in advance to feed the whole family. What he doesn't realize, however, is that the children, Elli, Gerda and Peterle, will grow fond of the animal, which is christened Gustje, and will no longer want to eat it. After the "liberation", the "five kilos of meat", which were initially locked up in the cellar, become a pet that the children take to bed with them and communicate with. But shortly before Christmas, father Löwenhaupt still wants to slaughter them. However, as his family protests and his conscience gets in the way, he can't slaughter the goose after all. So Gustje only has to leave a few feathers as proof that she has been plucked, and the opera singer is given another goose that has already been cut up.
Who directed Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste?
Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste was directed by Bodo Fürneisen.
Who stars in Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste?
The principal cast of Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste includes Dietrich Körner, Barbara Dittus, Käthe Reichel, Peter Bause, Gudrun Ritter.
When was Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste released and how long is it?
Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste was composed by Michael Heubach.