Isabel on the Stairs (1984)
Twelve-year-old Isabel and her mother, who was a famous political singer, had to escape Chile after the 1973 military coup. Isabel’s father stayed behind fighting in the underground. For six years, they have lived in a new apartment building in East Berlin. At first, the neighbors made an effort to welcome them, but later became more distant. Isabel does not feel at home in the strange country. Not even her friendship to Philip, the neighbors’ son, can change her mind. Almost every day, Isabel sits on the stairs waiting for a letter from her father, from whom she has not heard for many years.
Director: Hannelore Unterberg
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: September 7, 1984
Cast
- Irina Gallardo - Isabel
- Mario Krüger - Philipp
- Teresa Polle - Rosita Perez
- Jenny Gröllmann - Margot Kunze
- Jaecki Schwarz - Dieter Kunze
- Barbara Dittus - Stellv. Direktorin
- Horst Hiemer - Opa Kunze
- Ruth Kommerell - Frau Flickenschildt
- Eva Schäfer
- Ilse Bastubbe
Screenplay
Music: Karl-Ernst Sasse, Julio Alegría
Cinematography: Eberhard Geick, Eberhard Borkmann
Editing: Helga Krause
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Hannelore Unterberg
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Isabel on the Stairs about?
- Twelve-year-old Isabel and her mother, who was a famous political singer, had to escape Chile after the 1973 military coup. Isabel’s father stayed behind fighting in the underground. For six years, they have lived in a new apartment building in East Berlin. At first, the neighbors made an effort to welcome them, but later became more distant. Isabel does not feel at home in the strange country. Not even her friendship to Philip, the neighbors’ son, can change her mind. Almost every day, Isabel sits on the stairs waiting for a letter from her father, from whom she has not heard for many years.
- Who directed Isabel on the Stairs?
- Isabel on the Stairs was directed by Hannelore Unterberg.
- Who stars in Isabel on the Stairs?
- Isabel on the Stairs stars Irina Gallardo, Mario Krüger, Teresa Polle, Jenny Gröllmann, Jaecki Schwarz, Barbara Dittus.
- How long is Isabel on the Stairs?
- Isabel on the Stairs has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Isabel on the Stairs?
- Isabel on the Stairs is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Isabel on the Stairs produced?
- Isabel on the Stairs was produced in Germany, East Germany.