Sommerwege (1960)

In the late summer of 1958, party secretary Ernst Wollni is sent from Berlin to the village of Schwarzwalde to help set up an agricultural cooperative. In the village he meets his childhood friend Fritz Grimmberger again. Their friendship is put to the test as Grimmberger opposes collectivization. Nevertheless, Wollni manages to motivate the villagers and get the LPG going. Grimmberger, however, ruins himself by going it alone. When his daughter Helga also wants to leave him and study in the city, he realizes his mistake. Grimmberger and Wollni reconcile at the village festival.

Director: Hans Lucke
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Joachim Werzlau
Editing: Helga Emmrich
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Hans Lucke
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sommerwege about?
In the late summer of 1958, party secretary Ernst Wollni is sent from Berlin to the village of Schwarzwalde to help set up an agricultural cooperative. In the village he meets his childhood friend Fritz Grimmberger again. Their friendship is put to the test as Grimmberger opposes collectivization. Nevertheless, Wollni manages to motivate the villagers and get the LPG going. Grimmberger, however, ruins himself by going it alone. When his daughter Helga also wants to leave him and study in the city, he realizes his mistake. Grimmberger and Wollni reconcile at the village festival.
Who directed Sommerwege?
Sommerwege was directed by Hans Lucke.
Who stars in Sommerwege?
Sommerwege stars Johannes Arpe, Bruno Carstens, Theresia Wider, Rudolf Ulrich, Brigitte Lindenberg, Elfriede Florin.
How long is Sommerwege?
Sommerwege has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Sommerwege?
Sommerwege is a Drama film.
Where was Sommerwege produced?
Sommerwege was produced in East Germany.