The Olympic Summer (1993)
In 1936 Nazi Germany, a young, innocent apprentice, full of Olympic fever, leaves his rural village to see the ceremonies in Berlin. Upon arriving in the capitol, he meets a widow and a relationship blossoms. They spend an idyllic summer at her lakeside home, but the forces of totalitarianism cannot be held at bay and soon invade their lives.
Director: Gordian Maugg
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: September 17, 1993
Cast
- Jost Gerstein
- Verena Plangger
- Otto Ruck - Fleischermeister
- Daniela Kirsch - 1. Bauernmagd
- Susanne Binninger - 2. Bauernmagd
- Helga Kröger - Mutter des Gesellen
- Joachim John - Vater des Gesellen
- Johanna Maugg - Bäuerin
- Gordian Maugg Sr. - Bauer
- Werner Schmetzer - Akkordeonspieler
Screenplay
- Gordian Maugg
- Anne Thiele (Story)
- Günther Rücker (Story)
Cinematography: Andreas Giesecke
Editing: Monika Schindler, Behzad Beheshtipour
Production: Hamburger Filmbüro
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Gordian Maugg
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Olympic Summer about?
- In 1936 Nazi Germany, a young, innocent apprentice, full of Olympic fever, leaves his rural village to see the ceremonies in Berlin. Upon arriving in the capitol, he meets a widow and a relationship blossoms. They spend an idyllic summer at her lakeside home, but the forces of totalitarianism cannot be held at bay and soon invade their lives.
- Who directed The Olympic Summer?
- The Olympic Summer was directed by Gordian Maugg.
- Who stars in The Olympic Summer?
- The Olympic Summer stars Jost Gerstein, Verena Plangger, Otto Ruck, Daniela Kirsch, Susanne Binninger, Helga Kröger.
- How long is The Olympic Summer?
- The Olympic Summer has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- Where was The Olympic Summer produced?
- The Olympic Summer was produced in Germany.