Germany, Year Zero
Germania anno zero
“A soldier can lose everything but his courage.”
Synopsis
In the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, a twelve-year-old boy is left to his own devices in order to help provide for his family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Roberto Rossellini: The War Trilogy - trailer | BFI Blu-rayOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-02
Top Cast
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Edmund Moeschke
Edmund
Ernst Pittschau
Father
Ingetraud Hinze
Eva
Franz-Otto Krüger
Karl-Heinz
Erich Gühne
Teacher
Heidi Blänkner
Frau Rademaker (uncredited)
Jo Herbst
Jo (uncredited)
Barbara Hintz
Thilde (uncredited)
Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage) (voice) (uncredited)
Karl Krüger
Doctor (uncredited)
Alexandra Manys
Eva's Friend (uncredited)
Christl Merker
Christl (uncredited)
Gaby Raak
General's Woman (uncredited)
Inge Rocklitz
Refugee (uncredited)
Hans Sangen
Herr Rademaker (uncredited)
Babsi Schultz-Reckewell
Rademacher's Daughter (uncredited)
Franz von Treuberg
General Von Laubniz (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 19, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 28, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$115K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Rossellini, Max Kolpé, Carlo Lizzani, Sergio Amidei
- Original Score
- Renzo Rossellini
- Original Title
- Germania anno zero
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Budget
- $115K
- Production Studios
- Produzione Salvo D'Angelo, Tevere Film, SAFDI, UGC Films, DEFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Rossellini
Roberto Rossellini, Max Kolpé, Carlo Lizzani, Sergio Amidei, Basilio Franchina
Renzo Rossellini
Robert Juillard
Eraldo Da Roma
Roberto Rossellini, Alfredo Guarini
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Rossellini
Director
Roberto Rossellini
Screenplay
Roberto Rossellini
Producer
Renzo Rossellini
Original Music Composer
Robert Juillard
Director of Photography
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
Max Kolpé
Screenplay
Carlo Lizzani
Screenplay
Sergio Amidei
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Germany, Year Zero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Germany, Year Zero about?
In the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, a twelve-year-old boy is left to his own devices in order to help provide for his family.
Who directed Germany, Year Zero?
Germany, Year Zero was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Who stars in Germany, Year Zero?
The principal cast of Germany, Year Zero includes Edmund Moeschke, Ernst Pittschau, Ingetraud Hinze, Franz-Otto Krüger, Erich Gühne.
When was Germany, Year Zero released and how long is it?
Germany, Year Zero was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Germany, Year Zero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Germany, Year Zero was composed by Renzo Rossellini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Germany, Year Zero?
Germany, Year Zero holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).