Käthe Kollwitz – Pictures of a Life (1987)
Kathe Kollwitz was 47 years old, and already a well established artist in Germany and abroad when Peter, her youngest son, volunteered to join the German army in WWI and was killed two weeks later. This painful tragedy changed Kollwitz's life and art forever.
Director: Ralf Kirsten
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: April 23, 1987
Cast
- Jutta Wachowiak - Käthe Kollwitz
- Fred Düren - Karl Kollwitz
- Carmen-Maja Antoni - Lina
- Gerd Baltus - Sander
- Matthias Freihof - Peter Kollwitz
- Detlef Bierstedt - SA-Mann
- Rolf Ludwig - Gestapobeamter
- Eckhard Becker - Kritiker
Screenplay
Music: Peter Gotthardt
Editing: Evelyn Carow
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
biography
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More Films by Director: Ralf Kirsten
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Käthe Kollwitz – Pictures of a Life about?
- Kathe Kollwitz was 47 years old, and already a well established artist in Germany and abroad when Peter, her youngest son, volunteered to join the German army in WWI and was killed two weeks later. This painful tragedy changed Kollwitz's life and art forever.
- Who directed Käthe Kollwitz – Pictures of a Life?
- Käthe Kollwitz – Pictures of a Life was directed by Ralf Kirsten.
- Who stars in Käthe Kollwitz – Pictures of a Life?
- Käthe Kollwitz – Pictures of a Life stars Jutta Wachowiak, Fred Düren, Carmen-Maja Antoni, Gerd Baltus, Matthias Freihof, Detlef Bierstedt.
- How long is Käthe Kollwitz – Pictures of a Life?
- Käthe Kollwitz – Pictures of a Life has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Käthe Kollwitz – Pictures of a Life?
- Käthe Kollwitz – Pictures of a Life is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Käthe Kollwitz – Pictures of a Life produced?
- Käthe Kollwitz – Pictures of a Life was produced in Germany, East Germany.
- What are the themes of Käthe Kollwitz – Pictures of a Life?
- The themes of Käthe Kollwitz – Pictures of a Life include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.