Nikolaikirche (1995)
The story of a Leipzig family from 1987 to the Monday demonstrations in 1989. After the death of her father, a high-ranking officer in the People's Police, the daughter joins the resistance movement around St. Nicholas Church. Phenomena such as obedience, followership, spying and resistance are illustrated in this haunting film based on individual people. A film that provides food for thought for the discussion about the fall of the Berlin Wall and recapitulates contemporary history.
Director: Frank Beyer
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 138 min
Release Date: October 17, 1995
Cast
- Barbara Auer - Astrid Protter
- Ulrich Matthes - Alexander Bacher
- Daniel Minetti - Harald Protter
- Annemone Haase - Marianne Bacher
- Günter Naumann - Albert Bacher
- Ulrich Mühe - Pfarrer Ohlbaum
- Otto Sander - kirchlicher Superintendent
- Peter Sodann - General des Ministeriums für Sicherheit
- Ulrich Tukur - Rechtsanwalt Schnuck
- Jutta Wachowiak - Gabriele Heit
Screenplay
Music: Wilhelm Killmayer
Cinematography: Thomas Plenert
Editing: Rita Hiller
Production: MDR, Provobis Film, WDR, ARTE, ORF
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Frank Beyer
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nikolaikirche about?
- The story of a Leipzig family from 1987 to the Monday demonstrations in 1989. After the death of her father, a high-ranking officer in the People's Police, the daughter joins the resistance movement around St. Nicholas Church. Phenomena such as obedience, followership, spying and resistance are illustrated in this haunting film based on individual people. A film that provides food for thought for the discussion about the fall of the Berlin Wall and recapitulates contemporary history.
- Who directed Nikolaikirche?
- Nikolaikirche was directed by Frank Beyer.
- Who stars in Nikolaikirche?
- Nikolaikirche stars Barbara Auer, Ulrich Matthes, Daniel Minetti, Annemone Haase, Günter Naumann, Ulrich Mühe.
- How long is Nikolaikirche?
- Nikolaikirche has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- What genre is Nikolaikirche?
- Nikolaikirche is a Drama film.
- Where was Nikolaikirche produced?
- Nikolaikirche was produced in Germany.