Elder Blossom (2007)

Elder Blossom (2007) poster

The film tells the story of the East Prussian landscape and its inhabitants. At one time Germans, Poles, Lithuanians and Jews lived here alongside and with one another. After World War II and the expulsion of Germans by Stalin, the Prussian province turned into a Russian enclave. Volker Koepp’s fourth film about the Kaliningrad region is dedicated to the generation, born in the '90s, and familiar with the Soviet Union and East Prussia only from school books. Parents and grandparents who were forcefully resettled to where they are now have never really felt at home. In the meantime they have hopelessly succumbed to unemployment and alcohol. Their children can only rely on themselves. Older siblings look after the younger ones, they play with what lies around, and the girl Ljuda can’t wait to finally turn eighteen, to be able to take her brothers home from the orphanage. The film has much confidence in the children. But what will become of them?

Director: Volker Koepp
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rainer Böhm
Cinematography: Thomas Plenert
Editing: Beatrice Babin
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Pусский
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Volker Koepp
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elder Blossom about?
The film tells the story of the East Prussian landscape and its inhabitants. At one time Germans, Poles, Lithuanians and Jews lived here alongside and with one another. After World War II and the expulsion of Germans by Stalin, the Prussian province turned into a Russian enclave. Volker Koepp’s fourth film about the Kaliningrad region is dedicated to the generation, born in the '90s, and familiar with the Soviet Union and East Prussia only from school books. Parents and grandparents who were forcefully resettled to where they are now have never really felt at home. In the meantime they have hopelessly succumbed to unemployment and alcohol. Their children can only rely on themselves. Older siblings look after the younger ones, they play with what lies around, and the girl Ljuda can’t wait to finally turn eighteen, to be able to take her brothers home from the orphanage. The film has much confidence in the children. But what will become of them?
Who directed Elder Blossom?
Elder Blossom was directed by Volker Koepp.
Who stars in Elder Blossom?
Elder Blossom stars Fritzi Haberlandt, Volker Koepp.
How long is Elder Blossom?
Elder Blossom has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Elder Blossom?
Elder Blossom is a Documentary film.
Where was Elder Blossom produced?
Elder Blossom was produced in Germany.