Eastern Cross (1991)
15-year-old Elfie literally and metaphorically inhabits a no-man’s-land between the two Germanies shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The film deploys a neorealist aesthetic to reinforce the difficulties confronting the girl, and by inference, Germany.
Director: Michael Klier
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: July 23, 1991
Cast
- Laura Tonke - Elfie
- Mirosław Baka - Darius
- Suzanne von Borsody - Mutter
- Stefan Cammann - Edmund
- Gustaw Barwicki - Gustav
- Henry Marcinkowski - Dicker Henry
- Beatrice Manowski - Karla
- Lutz Weidlich - Polizist
- Michael Krause - Polizist
- Sophie Rois - Friseuse
Screenplay
- Karin Aström (Screenplay)
- Michael Klier (Screenplay)
Music: Fred Frith
Cinematography: Sophie Maintigneux
Editing: Bettina Böhler
Production: Michael Klier Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Divorce Process and Aftermath
Keywords
prostitute, single parent, berlin wall, eastern germany, east berlin, crook, hoodlum
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eastern Cross about?
- 15-year-old Elfie literally and metaphorically inhabits a no-man’s-land between the two Germanies shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The film deploys a neorealist aesthetic to reinforce the difficulties confronting the girl, and by inference, Germany.
- Who directed Eastern Cross?
- Eastern Cross was directed by Michael Klier.
- Who stars in Eastern Cross?
- Eastern Cross stars Laura Tonke, Mirosław Baka, Suzanne von Borsody, Stefan Cammann, Gustaw Barwicki, Henry Marcinkowski.
- How long is Eastern Cross?
- Eastern Cross has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Eastern Cross?
- Eastern Cross is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Eastern Cross produced?
- Eastern Cross was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Eastern Cross?
- The themes of Eastern Cross include: Divorce Process and Aftermath.