Peaceful Times (2008)
After fleeing to the West in 1961, peaceful times were supposed to begin for the Striesows. But Irene longs for the familiar GDR, fears her husband Dieter's supposed "second wives" and expects the Third World War every day. When the war finally breaks out in the living room, her children Ute, Wasa and Flori decide to help their mother's happiness along, with unexpected consequences.
Director: Neele Vollmar
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: November 10, 2008
Cast
- Katharina M. Schubert - Irene Striesow
- Oliver Stokowski - Dieter Striesow
- Leonie Brill - Wasa Striesow
- Tamino Wecker - Flori Striesow
- Axel Prahl - Karl
- Doris Kunstmann - Frau Radke
- Anna Böttcher - Frau Heinckel
- Daphne Wagner - Frau Kampmann
- Georgia Stahl - Frau Blume
- Meret Becker - Musiklehrerin
Screenplay
- Ruth Toma (Screenplay)
- Birgit Vanderbeke (Novel)
Music: Oliver Thiede, Thomas Mehlhorn
Cinematography: Pascal Schmit
Editing: Florian Drechsler
Production: Royal Pony Film, Neue Kinowelt Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, Underdog Triumphs
Keywords
underdog, infidelity, sibling relationship, deceived wife, hysteria, cowardliness, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Peaceful Times about?
- After fleeing to the West in 1961, peaceful times were supposed to begin for the Striesows. But Irene longs for the familiar GDR, fears her husband Dieter's supposed "second wives" and expects the Third World War every day. When the war finally breaks out in the living room, her children Ute, Wasa and Flori decide to help their mother's happiness along, with unexpected consequences.
- Who directed Peaceful Times?
- Peaceful Times was directed by Neele Vollmar.
- Who stars in Peaceful Times?
- Peaceful Times stars Katharina M. Schubert, Oliver Stokowski, Leonie Brill, Tamino Wecker, Axel Prahl, Doris Kunstmann.
- How long is Peaceful Times?
- Peaceful Times has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Peaceful Times?
- Peaceful Times is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Peaceful Times produced?
- Peaceful Times was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Peaceful Times?
- The themes of Peaceful Times include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Underdogs' Funny Struggle for Victory, Underdog Triumphs.