Rosenstrasse (2003)
When Ruth's husband dies in New York, in 2000, she imposes strict Jewish mourning, which puzzles her children. A stranger comes to the house - Ruth's cousin - with a picture of Ruth, age 8, in Berlin, with a woman the cousin says helped Ruth escape. Hannah, Ruth's daughter engaged to a gentile, goes to Berlin to find the woman, Lena Fisher, now 90. Posing as a journalist investigating intermarriage, Hannah interviews Lena who tells the story of a week in 1943 when the Jewish husbands of Aryan women were detained in a building on Rosenstrasse. The women gather daily for word of their husbands. The film goes back and forth to tell Ruth and Lena's story. How will it affect Hannah?
Cast
- Katja Riemann - Lena Fischer ( 33 Jahre alt )
- Maria Schrader - Hannah Weinstein
- Doris Schade - Lena Fischer ( 90 Jahre alt )
- Jutta Lampe - Ruth Weinstein ( 60 Jahre alt )
- Svea Lohde - Ruth Weinstein ( 8. Jahre alt )
- Jürgen Vogel - Arthur von Eschenbach
- Martin Feifel - Fabian Fischer
- Fedja van Huêt - Luis Marquez
- Carola Regnier - Rachel Rosenbauer
- Plien van Bennekom - Marion
Screenplay
- Margarethe von Trotta (Screenplay)
- Pamela Katz (Screenplay)
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
berlin, germany, nazi, deportation, woman director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rosenstrasse about?
- When Ruth's husband dies in New York, in 2000, she imposes strict Jewish mourning, which puzzles her children. A stranger comes to the house - Ruth's cousin - with a picture of Ruth, age 8, in Berlin, with a woman the cousin says helped Ruth escape. Hannah, Ruth's daughter engaged to a gentile, goes to Berlin to find the woman, Lena Fisher, now 90. Posing as a journalist investigating intermarriage, Hannah interviews Lena who tells the story of a week in 1943 when the Jewish husbands of Aryan women were detained in a building on Rosenstrasse. The women gather daily for word of their husbands. The film goes back and forth to tell Ruth and Lena's story. How will it affect Hannah?
- Who directed Rosenstrasse?
- Rosenstrasse was directed by Margarethe von Trotta.
- Who stars in Rosenstrasse?
- Rosenstrasse stars Katja Riemann, Maria Schrader, Doris Schade, Jutta Lampe, Svea Lohde, Jürgen Vogel.
- How long is Rosenstrasse?
- Rosenstrasse has a runtime of 2h 16m (136 minutes).
- What genre is Rosenstrasse?
- Rosenstrasse is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Rosenstrasse produced?
- Rosenstrasse was produced in Germany, Netherlands.
- What are the themes of Rosenstrasse?
- The themes of Rosenstrasse include: The Horror of War and Humanity.