Heute ist Freitag (1975)
Laboratory technician Jutta and factory worker Peter have been a couple since the summer and are enjoying their time together. One day, Jutta realizes that she might be pregnant. The doctor doesn't want to make a preliminary diagnosis until Monday - and today is Friday. The weekend is a tough test for Jutta. How should she decide - for or against the child, should she get married, should she have an abortion? The encounters with Peter, her parents, her friend with the twins and her colleagues don't make it any easier. In the end, Jutta and Peter have to decide on their own.
Director: Klaus Gendries
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: December 13, 1975
Cast
- Nina Hagen - Jutta
- Dieter Montag - Peter
- Käthe Reichel
- Kurt Böwe - Peters Vater
- Marianne Wünscher - Frau Böttcher
- Carmen-Maja Antoni - Helga
- Ursula Werner - Martina
- Klaus Manchen - Arzt
- Evamaria Bath
- Edgar Külow
Screenplay
Music: Michael Heubach
Cinematography: Roland Dressel
Editing: Vera Nowark
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Fernsehen der DDR
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Klaus Gendries
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heute ist Freitag about?
- Laboratory technician Jutta and factory worker Peter have been a couple since the summer and are enjoying their time together. One day, Jutta realizes that she might be pregnant. The doctor doesn't want to make a preliminary diagnosis until Monday - and today is Friday. The weekend is a tough test for Jutta. How should she decide - for or against the child, should she get married, should she have an abortion? The encounters with Peter, her parents, her friend with the twins and her colleagues don't make it any easier. In the end, Jutta and Peter have to decide on their own.
- Who directed Heute ist Freitag?
- Heute ist Freitag was directed by Klaus Gendries.
- Who stars in Heute ist Freitag?
- Heute ist Freitag stars Nina Hagen, Dieter Montag, Käthe Reichel, Kurt Böwe, Marianne Wünscher, Carmen-Maja Antoni.
- How long is Heute ist Freitag?
- Heute ist Freitag has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Heute ist Freitag?
- Heute ist Freitag is a Drama film.
- Where was Heute ist Freitag produced?
- Heute ist Freitag was produced in East Germany, Germany.