Junge Frau von 1914 (1970)
In 1914 Berlin, bank heiress Leonore Wahl and struggling Munich student Werner Bertin fall passionately in love, defying class and her parents’ expectations. Their idyll is shattered by the outbreak of WWI: Werner, swept up in patriotic fervor, is conscripted to the Western Front, while Leonore, pregnant and abandoned, faces her family’s condemnation and a clandestine abortion. Set against the tumult of war, the film explores idealism, social divides, and the personal costs of duty and desire.
Director: Egon Günther
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 152 min
Release Date: January 17, 1970
Cast
- Jutta Hoffmann - Leonore Wahl
- Klaus Piontek - Werner Bertin
- Inge Keller - Mathilde Wahl
- Fred Düren - Hugo Wahl
- Martin Flörchinger - Markus Wahl
- Thomas Wolff - David Wahl
- Heidemarie Wenzel - Paula Weber
- Erwin Nowiaszak - Sascha
- Zofia Rysiówna - Frau Kampfeneder
- Elsa Grube-Deister - Frau Pahl
Screenplay
Cinematography: Erich Gusko
Editing: Christa Helwig
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Fernsehen der DDR
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
miniseries
More Films by Director: Egon Günther
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Junge Frau von 1914 about?
- In 1914 Berlin, bank heiress Leonore Wahl and struggling Munich student Werner Bertin fall passionately in love, defying class and her parents’ expectations. Their idyll is shattered by the outbreak of WWI: Werner, swept up in patriotic fervor, is conscripted to the Western Front, while Leonore, pregnant and abandoned, faces her family’s condemnation and a clandestine abortion. Set against the tumult of war, the film explores idealism, social divides, and the personal costs of duty and desire.
- Who directed Junge Frau von 1914?
- Junge Frau von 1914 was directed by Egon Günther.
- Who stars in Junge Frau von 1914?
- Junge Frau von 1914 stars Jutta Hoffmann, Klaus Piontek, Inge Keller, Fred Düren, Martin Flörchinger, Thomas Wolff.
- How long is Junge Frau von 1914?
- Junge Frau von 1914 has a runtime of 2h 32m (152 minutes).
- What genre is Junge Frau von 1914?
- Junge Frau von 1914 is a Drama film.
- Where was Junge Frau von 1914 produced?
- Junge Frau von 1914 was produced in East Germany, Germany.