Winterkinder (2005)

Was grandpa a Nazi? When director Jens Schanze confronts his mother with her father's past, decades of silence have passed. The information that emerges about grandpa does not fit with the loving father that Jens' mother always talked about. Jens and his four older sisters never met their grandfather; he died in 1954. Jens' mother is in her seventies when her son, born in 1971, starts to poke around in the family history. She agrees to a critical examination of her father. Secrets hidden for over 60 years finally come to light. As they uncover the truth, this perfectly normal family goes through a highly emotional journey. Most shaken is the mother; her story of discovery is at the center of the film.

Director: Jens Schanze
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 99 min
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Cinematography: Börres Weiffenbach
Editing: Jens Schanze
Production: BR, Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München, ZDF/3sat
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winterkinder about?
Was grandpa a Nazi? When director Jens Schanze confronts his mother with her father's past, decades of silence have passed. The information that emerges about grandpa does not fit with the loving father that Jens' mother always talked about. Jens and his four older sisters never met their grandfather; he died in 1954. Jens' mother is in her seventies when her son, born in 1971, starts to poke around in the family history. She agrees to a critical examination of her father. Secrets hidden for over 60 years finally come to light. As they uncover the truth, this perfectly normal family goes through a highly emotional journey. Most shaken is the mother; her story of discovery is at the center of the film.
Who directed Winterkinder?
Winterkinder was directed by Jens Schanze.
Who stars in Winterkinder?
Winterkinder stars Jens Schanze.
How long is Winterkinder?
Winterkinder has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Winterkinder?
Winterkinder is a Documentary film.
Where was Winterkinder produced?
Winterkinder was produced in Germany.