The Girl in the Lift (1991)

The Girl in the Lift (1991) poster

Frank, a tenth grade student, falls in love with his classmate Regine. His father is a well-connected plant manager in the GDR; Regine's mother is a single parent with four children. Regine wants to become a kindergarten teacher, but her grades are poor and she is not allowed to apply for technical college. Frank champions her and seeks an open discussion about these rigid regulations. But his criticism is nipped in the bud.

Director: Herrmann Zschoche
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Johannes Schlecht
Editing: Monika Schindler
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, DEFA-Studio Babelsberg
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss

Keywords

east berlin, romance, ddr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Girl in the Lift about?
Frank, a tenth grade student, falls in love with his classmate Regine. His father is a well-connected plant manager in the GDR; Regine's mother is a single parent with four children. Regine wants to become a kindergarten teacher, but her grades are poor and she is not allowed to apply for technical college. Frank champions her and seeks an open discussion about these rigid regulations. But his criticism is nipped in the bud.
Who directed The Girl in the Lift?
The Girl in the Lift was directed by Herrmann Zschoche.
Who stars in The Girl in the Lift?
The Girl in the Lift stars Barbara Sommer, Rolf Lukoschek, Karin Gregorek, Monika Lennartz, Rita Feldmeier, Henry Schroeder.
How long is The Girl in the Lift?
The Girl in the Lift has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is The Girl in the Lift?
The Girl in the Lift is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was The Girl in the Lift produced?
The Girl in the Lift was produced in Germany, East Germany.
What are the themes of The Girl in the Lift?
The themes of The Girl in the Lift include: Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Rekindled High School Romance, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Electric Anticipation of the First Kiss.