Die Feststellung (1958)

Die Feststellung (1958) poster

A farmer who has fled the republic returns disappointed from the West to the village of Oslitz (GDR). He and his wife are supposed to get their house and farm back, but the case becomes the occasion for an unusual LPG meeting. The chairman, a comrade from the town and the farmers want to find out what caused the returnee to flee and whether it could have been avoided. The farmer claims that the chairman wanted to force him into the LPG because of illegal fertilizer purchases. He interprets his behavior differently. In order to clarify the matter and learn lessons from it, those present re-enact the events before the escape with reversed roles.

Director: Werner Bergmann, Gerhard Klein, Herbert Fischer
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 51 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Reiner Bredemeyer
Cinematography: Hans Heinrich, Werner Bergmann
Editing: Christa Wernicke
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Werner Bergmann, Gerhard Klein, Herbert Fischer
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die Feststellung about?
A farmer who has fled the republic returns disappointed from the West to the village of Oslitz (GDR). He and his wife are supposed to get their house and farm back, but the case becomes the occasion for an unusual LPG meeting. The chairman, a comrade from the town and the farmers want to find out what caused the returnee to flee and whether it could have been avoided. The farmer claims that the chairman wanted to force him into the LPG because of illegal fertilizer purchases. He interprets his behavior differently. In order to clarify the matter and learn lessons from it, those present re-enact the events before the escape with reversed roles.
Who directed Die Feststellung?
Die Feststellung was directed by Werner Bergmann, Gerhard Klein, Herbert Fischer.
Who stars in Die Feststellung?
Die Feststellung stars Erik S. Klein, Käthe Reichel, Karl Kendzia, Harry Hindemith, Peter Marx, Agnes Kraus.
How long is Die Feststellung?
Die Feststellung has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
What genre is Die Feststellung?
Die Feststellung is a Drama film.
Where was Die Feststellung produced?
Die Feststellung was produced in Germany, East Germany.