I Want to Live (1977)
An 11-year-old boy survives a serious car accident but remains mentally and physically disabled for the rest of his life. The film depicts the situation of those affected and the reaction of those around them. It is a call for more humane treatment of people with disabilities.
Director: Jörg A. Eggers
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: February 1, 1977
Cast
- Kathina Kaiser - Antonia Mach
- Heinz Bennent - Prof. Wolfgang Mach
- Sonja Sutter - Dr. Sonja Schreiber
- Alwy Becker - Gerlinde Schneiderhahn
- Claudia Butenuth - Eva Vrzal
- Gertrud Roll - LIesl
- Signe Seidel - Astrid Preisach
- Gerhard Decker - Niki
- Michael Schwanda - Niki
- Elisabeth Epp - Antonia's mother
Screenplay
Music: Hans Hammerschmidt
Cinematography: Walter Kindler
Editing: Wolfgang Schacht
Production: Cine Mercury
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Jörg A. Eggers
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Want to Live about?
- An 11-year-old boy survives a serious car accident but remains mentally and physically disabled for the rest of his life. The film depicts the situation of those affected and the reaction of those around them. It is a call for more humane treatment of people with disabilities.
- Who directed I Want to Live?
- I Want to Live was directed by Jörg A. Eggers.
- Who stars in I Want to Live?
- I Want to Live stars Kathina Kaiser, Heinz Bennent, Sonja Sutter, Alwy Becker, Claudia Butenuth, Gertrud Roll.
- How long is I Want to Live?
- I Want to Live has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is I Want to Live?
- I Want to Live is a Drama film.
- Where was I Want to Live produced?
- I Want to Live was produced in Austria.