Rabbit Heart (1987)
Growing up is tough, but finding yourself is the hardest role to play.
The thirteen year old Janni is depressed, because she's still a little behind in her physical development. This leads to bullying remarks from her classmates. One day, a film crew comes to her school to find a candidate for the role of a Prince in a movie. They choose Janni, who they think is a boy. She takes on the role. At school, she tells her classmates she plays a Princess. When the moment of truth approaches she must find the self-confidence to invite the class to the premiere.
Director: Gunter Friedrich
Genre: Family, Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: December 13, 1987
Cast
- Bettina Hohensee - Janni
- Susa Kusche - Birgit
- Frank Ruttloff - Michael
- Juliane Korén - Jannis Mutter
- Gisela Morgen
- Marylu Poolman - Lehrerin
- Volkmar Kleinert
- Mario von Jascheroff
- Jaecki Schwarz - Kameramann
- Regina Beyer - Königin
Screenplay
Music: Bernd Wefelmeyer
Editing: Ilona Thiel
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Gunter Friedrich
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rabbit Heart about?
- The thirteen year old Janni is depressed, because she's still a little behind in her physical development. This leads to bullying remarks from her classmates. One day, a film crew comes to her school to find a candidate for the role of a Prince in a movie. They choose Janni, who they think is a boy. She takes on the role. At school, she tells her classmates she plays a Princess. When the moment of truth approaches she must find the self-confidence to invite the class to the premiere.
- Who directed Rabbit Heart?
- Rabbit Heart was directed by Gunter Friedrich.
- Who stars in Rabbit Heart?
- Rabbit Heart stars Bettina Hohensee, Susa Kusche, Frank Ruttloff, Juliane Korén, Gisela Morgen, Marylu Poolman.
- How long is Rabbit Heart?
- Rabbit Heart has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Rabbit Heart?
- Rabbit Heart is a Family, Drama film.
- Where was Rabbit Heart produced?
- Rabbit Heart was produced in East Germany.