Die Nacht im Grenzwald (1968)

Die Nacht im Grenzwald (1968) poster

1936 in a small town near the Czechoslovakian border. Albert and Fritz are close friends. Albert lives with his aunt, who is loyal to the Nazis. His father, an anti-fascist, is in hiding, and Albert only sees him secretly from time to time. His mother is in prison. Fritz's father, a member of the Social Democratic Party, has officially withdrawn from politics. Fritz also does not know that his father is working illegally and is disappointed by his apparent inaction. Together with Albert, he tries to stand up to the Hitler Youth and the Nazi teacher Wagner. By hoisting the red flag on the town hall, he brings his parents into the hands of the Gestapo. His mother cannot withstand the brutal interrogation and reveals the name of a communist. The boys inform the man and flee with him across the border to Czechoslovakia.

Director: Kurt Barthel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 68 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Peter Rabenalt
Cinematography: Wolfgang Braumann
Editing: Brigitte Krex
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Kurt Barthel
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die Nacht im Grenzwald about?
1936 in a small town near the Czechoslovakian border. Albert and Fritz are close friends. Albert lives with his aunt, who is loyal to the Nazis. His father, an anti-fascist, is in hiding, and Albert only sees him secretly from time to time. His mother is in prison. Fritz's father, a member of the Social Democratic Party, has officially withdrawn from politics. Fritz also does not know that his father is working illegally and is disappointed by his apparent inaction. Together with Albert, he tries to stand up to the Hitler Youth and the Nazi teacher Wagner. By hoisting the red flag on the town hall, he brings his parents into the hands of the Gestapo. His mother cannot withstand the brutal interrogation and reveals the name of a communist. The boys inform the man and flee with him across the border to Czechoslovakia.
Who directed Die Nacht im Grenzwald?
Die Nacht im Grenzwald was directed by Kurt Barthel.
Who stars in Die Nacht im Grenzwald?
Die Nacht im Grenzwald stars Johanna Clas, Rolf Hoppe, Rudolf Ulrich, Harald Domröse, Jiří Vršťala, Waltraut Kramm.
How long is Die Nacht im Grenzwald?
Die Nacht im Grenzwald has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
What genre is Die Nacht im Grenzwald?
Die Nacht im Grenzwald is a Drama film.
Where was Die Nacht im Grenzwald produced?
Die Nacht im Grenzwald was produced in Germany, East Germany.