Das andere Leben (1948)

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The film tells the story of a young Jewish woman who, during the Nazi era, is hidden by her friend, treated in a hospital using her identity papers, and dies there. As a result, her friend loses her official identity. For the first time, the question of the behavior of friends, neighbors, caretakers, and strangers during the persecution of Vienna's Jewish population is raised. Ostensibly, "The Other Life" is a gripping play on identity, but overall, it is an astonishing demonstration of the civil courage of Alexander Lernet-Holenia (1897-1976), who, shortly after the war, addressed the then-taboo subject of the persecution of the Jews in his literary work. The ambitious film studio of the Theater in der Josefstadt, which did not last long, took up the material and filmed it with the theater's actors.

Director: Rudolf Steinboeck
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
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Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Das andere Leben about?
The film tells the story of a young Jewish woman who, during the Nazi era, is hidden by her friend, treated in a hospital using her identity papers, and dies there. As a result, her friend loses her official identity. For the first time, the question of the behavior of friends, neighbors, caretakers, and strangers during the persecution of Vienna's Jewish population is raised. Ostensibly, "The Other Life" is a gripping play on identity, but overall, it is an astonishing demonstration of the civil courage of Alexander Lernet-Holenia (1897-1976), who, shortly after the war, addressed the then-taboo subject of the persecution of the Jews in his literary work. The ambitious film studio of the Theater in der Josefstadt, which did not last long, took up the material and filmed it with the theater's actors.
Who directed Das andere Leben?
Das andere Leben was directed by Rudolf Steinboeck.
Who stars in Das andere Leben?
Das andere Leben stars Aglaja Schmid, Gustav Waldau, Vilma Degischer, Siegfried Breuer, Erik Frey, Erni Mangold.
How long is Das andere Leben?
Das andere Leben has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Das andere Leben?
Das andere Leben is a Drama film.
Where was Das andere Leben produced?
Das andere Leben was produced in Austria.