The Case of Detlef Kammrath (1981)
Until he was 11, Detlef Kammrath (René Siodla) had a carefree childhood. But now his parents have decided to go their separate ways and divorce - a catastrophe for the boy. The court awards custody to his mother (Karin Schröder), but Detlef harshly rejects his mother's new partner (Gerd Grasse). He sees him as the person responsible for his unhappiness. Hoping to improve the family atmosphere, his mother forbids the boy from meeting his biological father; this leads to Detlef's absolute despair, and he becomes a "case" for child welfare services.
Cast
- René Sioda - Detlef Kammrath
- Burkhard Kurth - Peter Kammrath
- Karin Schröder - Dr Karoline Kammrath
- Gert Grasse - Dr. Christian Methe
- Solveig Müller - Renate Winkler
- Bruno Carstens - Heinz Winkler
Screenplay
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Broken Families and Healing, Divorce Process and Aftermath, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
divorce, family, ddr, german, children
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Case of Detlef Kammrath about?
- Until he was 11, Detlef Kammrath (René Siodla) had a carefree childhood. But now his parents have decided to go their separate ways and divorce - a catastrophe for the boy. The court awards custody to his mother (Karin Schröder), but Detlef harshly rejects his mother's new partner (Gerd Grasse). He sees him as the person responsible for his unhappiness. Hoping to improve the family atmosphere, his mother forbids the boy from meeting his biological father; this leads to Detlef's absolute despair, and he becomes a "case" for child welfare services.
- Who directed The Case of Detlef Kammrath?
- The Case of Detlef Kammrath was directed by Klaus Grabowsky.
- Who stars in The Case of Detlef Kammrath?
- The Case of Detlef Kammrath stars René Sioda, Burkhard Kurth, Karin Schröder, Gert Grasse, Solveig Müller, Bruno Carstens.
- How long is The Case of Detlef Kammrath?
- The Case of Detlef Kammrath has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is The Case of Detlef Kammrath?
- The Case of Detlef Kammrath is a Family, Drama film.
- Where was The Case of Detlef Kammrath produced?
- The Case of Detlef Kammrath was produced in East Germany.
- What are the themes of The Case of Detlef Kammrath?
- The themes of The Case of Detlef Kammrath include: Touching Family Stories, Broken Families and Healing, Divorce Process and Aftermath, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.