The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda (1961)
The first animated feature film made in East Germany. The people of Shilda were once welcome at the courts of princes all over the world, but back at the Shilda castle work remained and had to be carried out by the women of the town. The women grew tired of this and called their men back. After many foolish decisions, the townspeople were victims of their own devices, and eventually set fire to their own city. The fire destroyed everything, and the citizens of Shilda fled out into the world.
Director: Johannes Hempel
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: December 8, 1961
Cast
- Franz Kutschera - (voice)
- Ina Rarisch - (voice)
- Siegfried Göhler - (voice)
- Hermann Stövesand - (voice)
- Jörg d'Bomba - (voice)
- Werner Krauße - (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Wolfgang Hohensee
Cinematography: Werner Kohlert, Wolfgang Schiebel
Editing: Anita Uebe
Production: DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Johannes Hempel
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda about?
- The first animated feature film made in East Germany. The people of Shilda were once welcome at the courts of princes all over the world, but back at the Shilda castle work remained and had to be carried out by the women of the town. The women grew tired of this and called their men back. After many foolish decisions, the townspeople were victims of their own devices, and eventually set fire to their own city. The fire destroyed everything, and the citizens of Shilda fled out into the world.
- Who directed The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda?
- The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda was directed by Johannes Hempel.
- Who stars in The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda?
- The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda stars Franz Kutschera, Ina Rarisch, Siegfried Göhler, Hermann Stövesand, Jörg d'Bomba, Werner Krauße.
- How long is The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda?
- The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda?
- The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda is a Animation film.
- Where was The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda produced?
- The Strange History of the Citizens of Shilda was produced in East Germany.