Just Don't Think I'll Cry (1965)

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High-school senior Peter considers the adults around him to be hypocritical, self-congratulatory, and immersed in the past. He gets suspended for writing an essay that his teachers consider to be a challenge to the state. Just Don't Think I'll Cry became one of twelve films and film projects-almost an entire year's production-that were banned in 1965-1966 due to their alleged anti-socialist aspects. Although scenes and dialogs were altered and the end was reshot twice, officials condemned this title as "particularly harmful." In 1989, cinematographer Ost restored the original version, and this and most of the other banned films were finally screened in January 1990. Belatedly, they were acclaimed as masterpieces of critical realism.

Director: Frank Vogel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hans-Dieter Hosalla
Editing: Helga Krause
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Teacher-Student Relationship

Keywords

german democratic republic, school

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Just Don't Think I'll Cry about?
High-school senior Peter considers the adults around him to be hypocritical, self-congratulatory, and immersed in the past. He gets suspended for writing an essay that his teachers consider to be a challenge to the state. Just Don't Think I'll Cry became one of twelve films and film projects-almost an entire year's production-that were banned in 1965-1966 due to their alleged anti-socialist aspects. Although scenes and dialogs were altered and the end was reshot twice, officials condemned this title as "particularly harmful." In 1989, cinematographer Ost restored the original version, and this and most of the other banned films were finally screened in January 1990. Belatedly, they were acclaimed as masterpieces of critical realism.
Who directed Just Don't Think I'll Cry?
Just Don't Think I'll Cry was directed by Frank Vogel.
Who stars in Just Don't Think I'll Cry?
Just Don't Think I'll Cry stars Peter Reusse, Anne-Kathrein Kretzschmar, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff, Jutta Hoffmann, Helga Göring, Harry Hindemith.
How long is Just Don't Think I'll Cry?
Just Don't Think I'll Cry has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Just Don't Think I'll Cry?
Just Don't Think I'll Cry is a Drama film.
Where was Just Don't Think I'll Cry produced?
Just Don't Think I'll Cry was produced in East Germany, Germany.
What are the themes of Just Don't Think I'll Cry?
The themes of Just Don't Think I'll Cry include: Teacher-Student Relationship.