Biology! (1990)
A small town shortly before the end of the GDR: 15-year-old Ulla lives with her mother in a dilapidated old building where not even the electricity works properly. Economy of scarcity and national bankruptcy are visible everywhere. Only higher party comrades live in the lap of luxury. When Ulla meets Winfried after a summer bathing trip, the two fall in love. Winfried is the son of an influential general director and owns things from West Germany that others only dream of: a computer, a games console, a walkman. On an excursion with her biology class, the high school student discovers that a dacha is being built in the middle of the nature reserve and the creek has been dammed. Winfried's father turns out to be the culprit, but the mayor is on his side. Ulla rebels against this environmental destruction connected to political corruption and organizes a protest. Her activism not only endangers her own future, but also her first great love.
Cast
- Stefanie Stappenbeck - Ulla
- Cornelius Schulz - Winfried
- Uta Reckzeh - Birgit
- Robert Arnold - Ralph
- Carl Heinz Choynski - Lehrer Hansen
- Katrin Klein - Ullas Mutter
- Peter Prager - Erich
- Heide Kipp - Frau Tübner
- Horst Rehberg - Generaldirektor Tübner
- Axel Werner - Bürgermeister Künzel
Screenplay
Themes
A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Rekindled High School Romance, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits
Keywords
coming of age, environmentalism, first love, environmental destruction, high school girl, youth film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Biology! about?
- A small town shortly before the end of the GDR: 15-year-old Ulla lives with her mother in a dilapidated old building where not even the electricity works properly. Economy of scarcity and national bankruptcy are visible everywhere. Only higher party comrades live in the lap of luxury. When Ulla meets Winfried after a summer bathing trip, the two fall in love. Winfried is the son of an influential general director and owns things from West Germany that others only dream of: a computer, a games console, a walkman. On an excursion with her biology class, the high school student discovers that a dacha is being built in the middle of the nature reserve and the creek has been dammed. Winfried's father turns out to be the culprit, but the mayor is on his side. Ulla rebels against this environmental destruction connected to political corruption and organizes a protest. Her activism not only endangers her own future, but also her first great love.
- Who directed Biology!?
- Biology! was directed by Jörg Foth.
- Who stars in Biology!?
- Biology! stars Stefanie Stappenbeck, Cornelius Schulz, Uta Reckzeh, Robert Arnold, Carl Heinz Choynski, Katrin Klein.
- How long is Biology!?
- Biology! has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Biology!?
- Biology! is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Biology! produced?
- Biology! was produced in East Germany.
- What are the themes of Biology!?
- The themes of Biology! include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Rekindled High School Romance, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery, Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits.