Ballade vom roten Mohn
Synopsis
Spain in the 1930s. The film tells of the fight of international troops against General Franco's army. It tells of the fate of three brigadists, the American Gary, the German Hans and the Englishman Joe, who are taken prisoner by Franco's army. Their attitude in this difficult situation is a living example of international solidarity and creates a memorial.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kurt Jung-Alsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Edith Gorrish, Walter Gorrish
- Original Score
- Helmut Nier
- Original Title
- Ballade vom roten Mohn
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Fernsehen der DDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kurt Jung-Alsen
Edith Gorrish, Walter Gorrish
Helmut Nier
Rolf Sohre
Lotti Mehnert
Department Leadership Roster
Kurt Jung-Alsen
Director
Edith Gorrish
Writer
Walter Gorrish
Writer
Rolf Sohre
Director of Photography
Lotti Mehnert
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballade vom roten Mohn
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What is Ballade vom roten Mohn about?
Spain in the 1930s. The film tells of the fight of international troops against General Franco's army. It tells of the fate of three brigadists, the American Gary, the German Hans and the Englishman Joe, who are taken prisoner by Franco's army. Their attitude in this difficult situation is a living example of international solidarity and creates a memorial.
Who directed Ballade vom roten Mohn?
Ballade vom roten Mohn was directed by Kurt Jung-Alsen.
Who stars in Ballade vom roten Mohn?
The principal cast of Ballade vom roten Mohn includes Gunter Schoß, Günther Simon, Weston Gavon, Peter Tory, Enrique Almirante.
When was Ballade vom roten Mohn released and how long is it?
Ballade vom roten Mohn was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Ballade vom roten Mohn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ballade vom roten Mohn was composed by Helmut Nier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ballade vom roten Mohn?
Ballade vom roten Mohn holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).