The Dove on the Roof (1990)

The Dove on the Roof (1990) poster

Three people from very different walks of life meet at a large construction site. Young, unmarried, self-confident construction manager Linda Hinrichs dedicates herself completely to her work and enjoys living more independently then most women. Daniel, a student works on the construction site to make money during his summer holiday, and impresses Linda with his spontaneous energy and idealism. Brigadier Böwe, an older, divorced man works his way from one construction site to the other and has lost his own personal happiness on the path to developing what was seen as officially suitable social standards. Both men try to win Linda over, not realizing that they are taking her freedom away from her.

Director: Iris Gusner
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 82 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gerhard Rosenfeld
Cinematography: Roland Gräf
Editing: Helga Krause
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

woman director

More Films by Director: Iris Gusner
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dove on the Roof about?
Three people from very different walks of life meet at a large construction site. Young, unmarried, self-confident construction manager Linda Hinrichs dedicates herself completely to her work and enjoys living more independently then most women. Daniel, a student works on the construction site to make money during his summer holiday, and impresses Linda with his spontaneous energy and idealism. Brigadier Böwe, an older, divorced man works his way from one construction site to the other and has lost his own personal happiness on the path to developing what was seen as officially suitable social standards. Both men try to win Linda over, not realizing that they are taking her freedom away from her.
Who directed The Dove on the Roof?
The Dove on the Roof was directed by Iris Gusner.
Who stars in The Dove on the Roof?
The Dove on the Roof stars Heidemarie Wenzel, Günter Naumann, Katrin Martin, Helmut Gauß, Andreas Gripp, Erika Köllinger.
How long is The Dove on the Roof?
The Dove on the Roof has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is The Dove on the Roof?
The Dove on the Roof is a Drama film.
Where was The Dove on the Roof produced?
The Dove on the Roof was produced in East Germany.