Der Lotterieschwede (1958)
Bornholm island in 1880, where quarry worker Johan Jönsson lives a miserable life with his wife and children. He hopes to escape his poverty by winning a lottery ticket. But it doesn't bring him any luck. Instead of spending his little money on a doctor to have his sick child treated, he extends the lottery ticket. The child dies and Johan, plagued by remorse, turns to alcohol. After he has gambled away everything, the lottery ticket brings someone else the main prize. Johan commits suicide, but his son Per has realized that gambling is not the way to change the miserable existence of the workers.
Director: Joachim Kunert
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: September 11, 1958
Cast
- Erwin Geschonneck - Johan Jönsson
- Sonja Sutter - Frau Jönsson
- Lore Frisch - Wirtsfrau Julie
- Harry Hindemith
- Jochen Thomas
- Hans Emons
- Gerhard Lau
- Gustav Püttjer
- Albert Garbe
- Marga Legal
Screenplay
Music: André Asriel
Cinematography: Otto Merz
Editing: Hildegard Conrad
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
gambling, alcoholism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der Lotterieschwede about?
- Bornholm island in 1880, where quarry worker Johan Jönsson lives a miserable life with his wife and children. He hopes to escape his poverty by winning a lottery ticket. But it doesn't bring him any luck. Instead of spending his little money on a doctor to have his sick child treated, he extends the lottery ticket. The child dies and Johan, plagued by remorse, turns to alcohol. After he has gambled away everything, the lottery ticket brings someone else the main prize. Johan commits suicide, but his son Per has realized that gambling is not the way to change the miserable existence of the workers.
- Who directed Der Lotterieschwede?
- Der Lotterieschwede was directed by Joachim Kunert.
- Who stars in Der Lotterieschwede?
- Der Lotterieschwede stars Erwin Geschonneck, Sonja Sutter, Lore Frisch, Harry Hindemith, Jochen Thomas, Hans Emons.
- How long is Der Lotterieschwede?
- Der Lotterieschwede has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Der Lotterieschwede?
- Der Lotterieschwede is a Drama film.
- Where was Der Lotterieschwede produced?
- Der Lotterieschwede was produced in East Germany.
- What are the themes of Der Lotterieschwede?
- The themes of Der Lotterieschwede include: Addiction and Recovery.