Dach überm Kopf (1980)

Dach überm Kopf (1980) poster

Karoline Gluth is approaching forty, has an 18-year-old son who is studying and is therefore independent. She decides to start a new life and says goodbye to the family inn on the island of Rügen, where she earned a good living as a cook. She buys a little house on the outskirts of Berlin - based on a photo. The reality, however, looks less favourable than the picture. The house is close to collapse and has an illegal occupant, Christian. She evicts him, but he helps her through the jungle of organising tradesmen and materials. In the process, she meets construction brigadier Herbert Kotbuß, clashes with him - and impresses him. Karoline struggles through, the money runs out, she even has to sell her car, and in the end the house is still pretty much a patchwork. But she has realised her ambition for herself - a new independent life begins.

Director: Ulrich Thein
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 105 min
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Screenplay

Music: Klaus-Dieter Henkler
Editing: Brigitte Krex
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Ulrich Thein
More Films in Genre: Romance, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dach überm Kopf about?
Karoline Gluth is approaching forty, has an 18-year-old son who is studying and is therefore independent. She decides to start a new life and says goodbye to the family inn on the island of Rügen, where she earned a good living as a cook. She buys a little house on the outskirts of Berlin - based on a photo. The reality, however, looks less favourable than the picture. The house is close to collapse and has an illegal occupant, Christian. She evicts him, but he helps her through the jungle of organising tradesmen and materials. In the process, she meets construction brigadier Herbert Kotbuß, clashes with him - and impresses him. Karoline struggles through, the money runs out, she even has to sell her car, and in the end the house is still pretty much a patchwork. But she has realised her ambition for herself - a new independent life begins.
Who directed Dach überm Kopf?
Dach überm Kopf was directed by Ulrich Thein.
Who stars in Dach überm Kopf?
Dach überm Kopf stars Renate Geißler, Dieter Franke, Udo Schenk, Erika Dunkelmann, Helga Raumer, Bärbel Bolle.
How long is Dach überm Kopf?
Dach überm Kopf has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Dach überm Kopf?
Dach überm Kopf is a Romance, Drama film.
Where was Dach überm Kopf produced?
Dach überm Kopf was produced in East Germany.