Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation (2017)
Summer 1944, Schwäbisch Hall. Contrary to the war propaganda and the decreed heroism, the 16-year-old boys dream of Swing music, sex and freedom - and of Lore, the air force helper from the air base, who attracts all eyes in her red swimsuit. At the same time, uncle, Knuffke, Bubu, tongue kiss and Hosenmacher suspect that they will not escape the horror of the front. "Stay tuned," Lore calls after them. But tongue kiss gets it first and also pants maker will not survive the war.
Director: Friedemann Fromm
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: June 24, 2017
Cast
- Jonathan Berlin - Onkel
- Theo Trebs - Knuffke
- Andreas Warmbrunn - Bubu
- Laurenz Lerch - Hosenmacher
- Joscha Eißen - Zungenkuss
- Johannes Geller - Jumbo
- Vica Kerekes - Gunda
- Lili Epply - Lore
- Peter Faerber - Stricker
- Karel Dobrý - McKee
Screenplay
- Friedemann Fromm (Screenplay)
- Oliver Storz (Novel)
Music: Annette Focks
Cinematography: Anton Klima
Editing: Janina Gerkens
Production: MIA Film, MDR, NDR, Zieglerfilm Baden-Baden, SR, SWR, Zieglerfilm München, ARD Degeto
Country: Czech Republic, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
1940s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation about?
- Summer 1944, Schwäbisch Hall. Contrary to the war propaganda and the decreed heroism, the 16-year-old boys dream of Swing music, sex and freedom - and of Lore, the air force helper from the air base, who attracts all eyes in her red swimsuit. At the same time, uncle, Knuffke, Bubu, tongue kiss and Hosenmacher suspect that they will not escape the horror of the front. "Stay tuned," Lore calls after them. But tongue kiss gets it first and also pants maker will not survive the war.
- Who directed Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation?
- Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation was directed by Friedemann Fromm.
- Who stars in Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation?
- Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation stars Jonathan Berlin, Theo Trebs, Andreas Warmbrunn, Laurenz Lerch, Joscha Eißen, Johannes Geller.
- How long is Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation?
- Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation?
- Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation is a Drama film.
- Where was Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation produced?
- Summer of '44 - The Lost Generation was produced in Czech Republic, Germany.