Heldenplatz (1989)
Heldenplatz centers on a Jewish family in the Vienna of 1988. The main character, Professor Josef Schuster, a mathematician, who can no longer stand the anti-Semitism he still finds in Austria 50 years after the Anschluss – commits suicide by jumping out of his apartment window onto the historic Heldenplatz before the play begins.
Director: Claus Peymann
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 195 min
Release Date: January 1, 1989
Cast
- Wolfgang Gasser - Robert Schuster
- Kirsten Dene - Anna
- Karlheinz Hackl - Lukas Schuster
- Marianne Hoppe - Hedwig Schuster
- Therese Affolter - Hertha
- Elisabeth Rath - Olga
- Anneliese Römer - Frau Zittel
Screenplay
Country: Germany
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Claus Peymann
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heldenplatz about?
- Heldenplatz centers on a Jewish family in the Vienna of 1988. The main character, Professor Josef Schuster, a mathematician, who can no longer stand the anti-Semitism he still finds in Austria 50 years after the Anschluss – commits suicide by jumping out of his apartment window onto the historic Heldenplatz before the play begins.
- Who directed Heldenplatz?
- Heldenplatz was directed by Claus Peymann.
- Who stars in Heldenplatz?
- Heldenplatz stars Wolfgang Gasser, Kirsten Dene, Karlheinz Hackl, Marianne Hoppe, Therese Affolter, Elisabeth Rath.
- How long is Heldenplatz?
- Heldenplatz has a runtime of 3h 15m (195 minutes).
- What genre is Heldenplatz?
- Heldenplatz is a Drama film.
- Where was Heldenplatz produced?
- Heldenplatz was produced in Germany.