Mein blauer Vogel fliegt (1975)
Based upon a true story, the movie centers on the German communist Robert, a "Kapo" in a concentration camp. When some Polish children are brought to the camp, Robert tries to save them from certain death. Due to his efforts they are being trained as masons and become part of his construction gang. Nevertheless, the boys, and mainly the clever Janusz, are very suspicious of Robert. They have already experienced too much evil and do not want to trust anybody – least of all a German.
Director: Celino Bleiweiß
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: October 23, 1975
Cast
- Martin Trettau - Robert
- Arno Wyzniewski - Marcel
- Leon Niemczyk - Onkel Marian
- Frank-Otto Schenk - Schmidt
- Jörg Panknin - Der Heisere
- Wilfried Pucher - Bauführer
- Wolfgang Greese - Kommandant Dübel
- Bogdan Izdebski - Janusz
- Jindřich Janda - Honza
- Walter Martin
Screenplay
Music: Andrzej Korzyński
Cinematography: Günter Jaeuthe
Editing: Erika Lehmphul
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Celino Bleiweiß
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mein blauer Vogel fliegt about?
- Based upon a true story, the movie centers on the German communist Robert, a "Kapo" in a concentration camp. When some Polish children are brought to the camp, Robert tries to save them from certain death. Due to his efforts they are being trained as masons and become part of his construction gang. Nevertheless, the boys, and mainly the clever Janusz, are very suspicious of Robert. They have already experienced too much evil and do not want to trust anybody – least of all a German.
- Who directed Mein blauer Vogel fliegt?
- Mein blauer Vogel fliegt was directed by Celino Bleiweiß.
- Who stars in Mein blauer Vogel fliegt?
- Mein blauer Vogel fliegt stars Martin Trettau, Arno Wyzniewski, Leon Niemczyk, Frank-Otto Schenk, Jörg Panknin, Wilfried Pucher.
- How long is Mein blauer Vogel fliegt?
- Mein blauer Vogel fliegt has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Mein blauer Vogel fliegt?
- Mein blauer Vogel fliegt is a Drama film.
- Where was Mein blauer Vogel fliegt produced?
- Mein blauer Vogel fliegt was produced in Germany, East Germany.