The Lost Angel (1971)
August 24, 1937: a day in the life of expressionist sculptor and author Ernst Barlach (Fred Düren). Barlach lives in the small town of Güstrow, keeping to himself and wanting to steer clear of politics. On this day he learns that the Nazis have dragged his famous 1927 sculpture The Hovering Angel out of the Güstrow Cathedral. Barlach begins to reflect on his life of “inner emigration” and on his work.
Director: Ralf Kirsten
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: April 21, 1971
Cast
- Fred Düren - Ernst Barlach
- Erika Pelikowsky - Frau Barlach
- Erik S. Klein - Kutscher
- Walter Lendrich - Taxifahrer
- Agnes Kraus - Alte Frau
- Heidemarie Wenzel - Braut
- Frank-Otto Schenk - Bräutigam
Screenplay
Music: André Asriel
Cinematography: Claus Neumann
Editing: Hildegard Conrad
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lost Angel about?
- August 24, 1937: a day in the life of expressionist sculptor and author Ernst Barlach (Fred Düren). Barlach lives in the small town of Güstrow, keeping to himself and wanting to steer clear of politics. On this day he learns that the Nazis have dragged his famous 1927 sculpture The Hovering Angel out of the Güstrow Cathedral. Barlach begins to reflect on his life of “inner emigration” and on his work.
- Who directed The Lost Angel?
- The Lost Angel was directed by Ralf Kirsten.
- Who stars in The Lost Angel?
- The Lost Angel stars Fred Düren, Erika Pelikowsky, Erik S. Klein, Walter Lendrich, Agnes Kraus, Heidemarie Wenzel.
- How long is The Lost Angel?
- The Lost Angel has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is The Lost Angel?
- The Lost Angel is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Lost Angel produced?
- The Lost Angel was produced in East Germany, Germany.