Die Einsamkeit der Krokodile (2001)
Journalist Elias investigates the background to a suicide in a village in East Westphalia. Günther Sperl, son of the local butcher, has taken his own life after years of humiliation and despair. His oversensitive talent was not appreciated in the stuffy provincial atmosphere. Elias, who shares his fear of deviating from the "normal", feels a strong inner closeness to him and delves deeper and deeper into the outsider's past. During his research, he himself experiences the coldness and narrow-mindedness of the villagers.
Director: Jobst Oetzmann
Release Date: May 17, 2001
Cast
- Janek Rieke - Elias
- Julia Jäger - Heike
- Rosemarie Fendel - Frau Sperl
- Renate Krößner - Friede
- Oliver Bröcker - J. Pellmann
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Jobst Oetzmann
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Die Einsamkeit der Krokodile about?
- Journalist Elias investigates the background to a suicide in a village in East Westphalia. Günther Sperl, son of the local butcher, has taken his own life after years of humiliation and despair. His oversensitive talent was not appreciated in the stuffy provincial atmosphere. Elias, who shares his fear of deviating from the "normal", feels a strong inner closeness to him and delves deeper and deeper into the outsider's past. During his research, he himself experiences the coldness and narrow-mindedness of the villagers.
- Who directed Die Einsamkeit der Krokodile?
- Die Einsamkeit der Krokodile was directed by Jobst Oetzmann.
- Who stars in Die Einsamkeit der Krokodile?
- Die Einsamkeit der Krokodile stars Janek Rieke, Julia Jäger, Rosemarie Fendel, Renate Krößner, Oliver Bröcker.