Bearskin (1986)
The war is over and soldier Christoffel has no prospects for the future and no money. He doesn't know what to do, so he meets the devil. He offers him a pact: Christoffel's pockets are always full of money, but he is not allowed to wash, cut his hair or nails for seven years and he is not allowed to sleep in a bed. If he doesn't keep to all these things, he will be forever devoted to the devil. Christoffel accepts the condition. Relieved of his worries about the future, Christoffel sets off. However, he soon becomes lonely. Society avoids him; he is dirty, unkempt and smelly. He only finds a place to stay in prison. He pays off the debts of a goldsmith, which wins him the heart of Katarina, the goldsmith's daughter. However, Christoffel is aware of his appearance and leaves her. After seven years, he is finally cleansed by the devil himself and returns to her as a well-groomed man.
Cast
- Jens-Uwe Bogadtke - Christoffel
- Jürgen Trott - Nico
- Janina Hartwig - Katarina
- Klaus Mertens - Vogt
- Fred Delmare - Gustav
- Marina Krogull - Susanne
- Horst Papke - Zweiter Gast
- Leon Niemczyk - Niklaus
- Günter Rüger - Wendel
- Helmut Schreiber - Kasimir
Screenplay
- Walter Beck
- Eva Görsch
- Jacob Grimm (Story)
- Wilhelm Grimm (Story)
Themes
Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
fairy tale
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bearskin about?
- The war is over and soldier Christoffel has no prospects for the future and no money. He doesn't know what to do, so he meets the devil. He offers him a pact: Christoffel's pockets are always full of money, but he is not allowed to wash, cut his hair or nails for seven years and he is not allowed to sleep in a bed. If he doesn't keep to all these things, he will be forever devoted to the devil. Christoffel accepts the condition. Relieved of his worries about the future, Christoffel sets off. However, he soon becomes lonely. Society avoids him; he is dirty, unkempt and smelly. He only finds a place to stay in prison. He pays off the debts of a goldsmith, which wins him the heart of Katarina, the goldsmith's daughter. However, Christoffel is aware of his appearance and leaves her. After seven years, he is finally cleansed by the devil himself and returns to her as a well-groomed man.
- Who directed Bearskin?
- Bearskin was directed by Walter Beck.
- Who stars in Bearskin?
- Bearskin stars Jens-Uwe Bogadtke, Jürgen Trott, Janina Hartwig, Klaus Mertens, Fred Delmare, Marina Krogull.
- How long is Bearskin?
- Bearskin has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Bearskin?
- Bearskin is a Family, Fantasy film.
- Where was Bearskin produced?
- Bearskin was produced in East Germany.
- What are the themes of Bearskin?
- The themes of Bearskin include: Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds.