Das Leben des schizophrenen Dichters Alexander März (1975)
A schizophrenic patient is is wasting away in a mental institution, until a young doctor encourages him to write poetry. The resulting masterpieces are however not able to stop the man from suicide.
Director: Vojtěch Jasný
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: June 23, 1975
Cast
- Ernst Jacobi - Alexander März
- Michael Hinz - Dr. Kofler
- Rudolf Wessely - Direktor
- Susanne Schaefer - Hanna
- O.A. Buck - Karl
- Heinrich Giskes - Albert
- Gisela Trowe - Malchen
- Eva Brumby - Alexanders Mutter
- Reinhild Solf - Ärztin
- Gert Schaefer - Alexanders Vater
Screenplay
- Heinar Kipphardt (Teleplay)
Production: ZDF, CCC Television
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
schizophrenia, poetry
More Films by Director: Vojtěch Jasný
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Das Leben des schizophrenen Dichters Alexander März about?
- A schizophrenic patient is is wasting away in a mental institution, until a young doctor encourages him to write poetry. The resulting masterpieces are however not able to stop the man from suicide.
- Who directed Das Leben des schizophrenen Dichters Alexander März?
- Das Leben des schizophrenen Dichters Alexander März was directed by Vojtěch Jasný.
- Who stars in Das Leben des schizophrenen Dichters Alexander März?
- Das Leben des schizophrenen Dichters Alexander März stars Ernst Jacobi, Michael Hinz, Rudolf Wessely, Susanne Schaefer, O.A. Buck, Heinrich Giskes.
- How long is Das Leben des schizophrenen Dichters Alexander März?
- Das Leben des schizophrenen Dichters Alexander März has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Das Leben des schizophrenen Dichters Alexander März?
- Das Leben des schizophrenen Dichters Alexander März is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Das Leben des schizophrenen Dichters Alexander März produced?
- Das Leben des schizophrenen Dichters Alexander März was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Das Leben des schizophrenen Dichters Alexander März?
- The themes of Das Leben des schizophrenen Dichters Alexander März include: Mental Health and Inner Struggle.