Gudrun (1992)

Gudrun is a teen-aged girl living in Germany during World War II. Her father is away serving in the army and her mother has sent her to a rural village to stay with her grandmother, a cafe proprietor. In that ironically idyllic setting, Gudrun frolics with a youth who yearns to join the Hitler Youth, though his father is a pastor who has been outspoken against the regime and will soon be arrested. Meanwhile, Gudrun's mother has been having an affair with an army officer. This causes grave difficulties when her husband, who has deserted and is hiding out in grannie's cellar, stumbles upon the couple.

Director: Hans W. Geißendörfer
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jürgen Knieper
Cinematography: Hans-Günther Bücking
Editing: Annette Dorn
Production: Geißendörfer Film-und Fernsehproduktion, B.A. Filmproduktion, Maran Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Hans W. Geißendörfer
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gudrun about?
Gudrun is a teen-aged girl living in Germany during World War II. Her father is away serving in the army and her mother has sent her to a rural village to stay with her grandmother, a cafe proprietor. In that ironically idyllic setting, Gudrun frolics with a youth who yearns to join the Hitler Youth, though his father is a pastor who has been outspoken against the regime and will soon be arrested. Meanwhile, Gudrun's mother has been having an affair with an army officer. This causes grave difficulties when her husband, who has deserted and is hiding out in grannie's cellar, stumbles upon the couple.
Who directed Gudrun?
Gudrun was directed by Hans W. Geißendörfer.
Who stars in Gudrun?
Gudrun stars Kerstin Gmelch, Barbara Thummet, Roman Mitterer, Veronika Freimanová, Bernd Tauber, Michael Vogtmann.
How long is Gudrun?
Gudrun has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Gudrun?
Gudrun is a Drama film.
Where was Gudrun produced?
Gudrun was produced in Germany.