The Banner of Kryvyi Rih (1967)
In an act of friendship and solidarity between two mining towns in 1929, the locals of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, give their flag as a gift to the locals of Bergstedt, Germany in this GDR propaganda film. This quickly takes on a symbolic meaning for the miners in Bergstedt as the Nazi party demands that this Soviet gesture be erased and the flag be replaced with their own. The miner and communist party functionary Otto Brosowski publicly declares it his duty to defend this flag against every danger, and he keeps his promise despite his family being threatened by torment and torture.
Director: Kurt Maetzig
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: October 26, 1967
Cast
- Erwin Geschonneck - Otto Brosowski Senior
- Marga Legal - Minna Brosowski
- Harry Hindemith - Bürgermeister Zonkel
- Fred-Arthur Geppert - Rüdiger
- Eva-Maria Hagen - Elfriede
- Manfred Krug - Jule Hammer
- Jochen Thomas - Bode
- Frank Panzer - Walter mit 12 Jahren
- Kaspar Eichel - Walter
- Angela Brunner - Frau Bienert
Screenplay
Music: Gerhard Rosenfeld
Editing: Brigitte Krex
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Kurt Maetzig
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Banner of Kryvyi Rih about?
- In an act of friendship and solidarity between two mining towns in 1929, the locals of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, give their flag as a gift to the locals of Bergstedt, Germany in this GDR propaganda film. This quickly takes on a symbolic meaning for the miners in Bergstedt as the Nazi party demands that this Soviet gesture be erased and the flag be replaced with their own. The miner and communist party functionary Otto Brosowski publicly declares it his duty to defend this flag against every danger, and he keeps his promise despite his family being threatened by torment and torture.
- Who directed The Banner of Kryvyi Rih?
- The Banner of Kryvyi Rih was directed by Kurt Maetzig.
- Who stars in The Banner of Kryvyi Rih?
- The Banner of Kryvyi Rih stars Erwin Geschonneck, Marga Legal, Harry Hindemith, Fred-Arthur Geppert, Eva-Maria Hagen, Manfred Krug.
- How long is The Banner of Kryvyi Rih?
- The Banner of Kryvyi Rih has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Banner of Kryvyi Rih?
- The Banner of Kryvyi Rih is a Drama film.
- Where was The Banner of Kryvyi Rih produced?
- The Banner of Kryvyi Rih was produced in East Germany, Germany.