The Green Salon (1944)

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For the old privy Frau Butow, the green salon in her comfortable Berlin apartment is both an untouchable relic from the past as well as a refuge from the cares of everyday life. Enthroned in her salon, she wishes to neither hear not see the changes the world is going through and the problems these changes are bringing about. Frau Butow lives in an illusory world, in which problems aren't allowed. Thus, she knows nothing of the problems of her children and grandchildren; nor her son's business problems; nor even the health problems of her daughter. Only granddaughter Sabine doesn't want to come to terms with the unworldly attitude of her grandmother. So she tells her about her love for the architectural student Wolf, who has to earn his money as a bricklayer. The old woman is horrifeid and doesn't want to hear anymore! But Sabine won't shut her mouth.

Director: Boleslaw Barlog
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 82 min
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Production: Terra-Filmkunst
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Green Salon about?
For the old privy Frau Butow, the green salon in her comfortable Berlin apartment is both an untouchable relic from the past as well as a refuge from the cares of everyday life. Enthroned in her salon, she wishes to neither hear not see the changes the world is going through and the problems these changes are bringing about. Frau Butow lives in an illusory world, in which problems aren't allowed. Thus, she knows nothing of the problems of her children and grandchildren; nor her son's business problems; nor even the health problems of her daughter. Only granddaughter Sabine doesn't want to come to terms with the unworldly attitude of her grandmother. So she tells her about her love for the architectural student Wolf, who has to earn his money as a bricklayer. The old woman is horrifeid and doesn't want to hear anymore! But Sabine won't shut her mouth.
Who directed The Green Salon?
The Green Salon was directed by Boleslaw Barlog.
Who stars in The Green Salon?
The Green Salon stars Walter Bluhm, Hans Brausewetter, Lina Carstens, Margarete Haagen, Paul Klinger, Gunnar Möller.
How long is The Green Salon?
The Green Salon has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is The Green Salon?
The Green Salon is a Drama film.
Where was The Green Salon produced?
The Green Salon was produced in Germany.