Der schwarze Obelisk (1988)
In 1923, Ludwig Bodmer, a young man returning from the war, works in the gravestone company of his comrade Georg Kroll during the period of inflation. Business is going well, but inflation robs them of their profits and people suffer under the circumstances of the time. The "lost generation" in particular, the survivors of the First World War, of which Ludwig is one, struggles to find a place in society.
Director: Peter Deutsch
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Release Date: June 26, 1988
Cast
- Udo Schenk - Ludwig Bodmer
- Rainer Hunold - Georg Kroll
- Karina Thayenthal - Isabelle
- Marina Krogull - Gerda Schneider
- Stephan Schwartz - Otto Bambus
- Siegfried Grönig - Hungermann
- Elfi Eschke - Lisa Watzek
- Heinz Schimmelpfennig - Riesenfeld
- Petra Maria Grühn - Renée
- Rainer Pigulla - Dr. Wernick
Screenplay
- Erich Maria Remarque (Novel)
Production: Deutsche Buchgemeinschaft
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Peter Deutsch
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Der schwarze Obelisk about?
- In 1923, Ludwig Bodmer, a young man returning from the war, works in the gravestone company of his comrade Georg Kroll during the period of inflation. Business is going well, but inflation robs them of their profits and people suffer under the circumstances of the time. The "lost generation" in particular, the survivors of the First World War, of which Ludwig is one, struggles to find a place in society.
- Who directed Der schwarze Obelisk?
- Der schwarze Obelisk was directed by Peter Deutsch.
- Who stars in Der schwarze Obelisk?
- Der schwarze Obelisk stars Udo Schenk, Rainer Hunold, Karina Thayenthal, Marina Krogull, Stephan Schwartz, Siegfried Grönig.
- What genre is Der schwarze Obelisk?
- Der schwarze Obelisk is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Der schwarze Obelisk produced?
- Der schwarze Obelisk was produced in Germany.