Lotte in Weimar (1975)
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was the author of Werther, the romantic novel that was transformed into a play during Goethe's lifetime and which initiated the whole German romantic movement. The book's story tells of young love and suicide. In this East German film, based on a book by Thomas Mann, Lotte (Lilli Palmer) was the woman who served as the model for the heroine in the novel Werther. She comes to Goethe's hometown for a visit, and her experiences there eerily re-create episodes from the book. Goethe comes across as a pompous old bore, and his friends as pandering sycophants, in this very proper communist party-sponsored, anti-heroic movie.
Director: Egon Günther
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: May 15, 1975
Cast
- Lilli Palmer - Lotte
- Martin Hellberg - Goethe
- Rolf Ludwig - Kellner Mager
- Hilmar Baumann - August Goethe
- Jutta Hoffmann - Adele Schopenhauer
- Katharina Thalbach - Ottilie von Pogwisch
- Monika Lennartz - Charlotte, Lottes Tochter
- Norbert Christian - Professor Meyer
- Hans-Joachim Hegewald - Dr. Riemer
- Walter Lendrich - Landkammerrat Ridel
Screenplay
- Egon Günther
- Thomas Mann (Novel)
Cinematography: Erich Gusko
Editing: Rita Hiller
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Egon Günther
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lotte in Weimar about?
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was the author of Werther, the romantic novel that was transformed into a play during Goethe's lifetime and which initiated the whole German romantic movement. The book's story tells of young love and suicide. In this East German film, based on a book by Thomas Mann, Lotte (Lilli Palmer) was the woman who served as the model for the heroine in the novel Werther. She comes to Goethe's hometown for a visit, and her experiences there eerily re-create episodes from the book. Goethe comes across as a pompous old bore, and his friends as pandering sycophants, in this very proper communist party-sponsored, anti-heroic movie.
- Who directed Lotte in Weimar?
- Lotte in Weimar was directed by Egon Günther.
- Who stars in Lotte in Weimar?
- Lotte in Weimar stars Lilli Palmer, Martin Hellberg, Rolf Ludwig, Hilmar Baumann, Jutta Hoffmann, Katharina Thalbach.
- How long is Lotte in Weimar?
- Lotte in Weimar has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Lotte in Weimar?
- Lotte in Weimar is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Lotte in Weimar produced?
- Lotte in Weimar was produced in East Germany.