Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste (1988)

Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste (1988) poster

The opera singer Ludwig Löwenhaupt wants a proper festive roast for Christmas, so he buys a goose in advance to feed the whole family. What he doesn't realize, however, is that the children, Elli, Gerda and Peterle, will grow fond of the animal, which is christened Gustje, and will no longer want to eat it. After the "liberation", the "five kilos of meat", which were initially locked up in the cellar, become a pet that the children take to bed with them and communicate with. But shortly before Christmas, father Löwenhaupt still wants to slaughter them. However, as his family protests and his conscience gets in the way, he can't slaughter the goose after all. So Gustje only has to leave a few feathers as proof that she has been plucked, and the opera singer is given another goose that has already been cut up.

Director: Bodo Fürneisen
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Heubach
Cinematography: Rüdiger Pelikan
Editing: Ilona Thiel
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme, Fernsehen der DDR
Country: East Germany, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Holiday Reunions and Chaotic Fun, Holiday Vacation Disaster and Hilarious Fun, Christmas and Holiday Warmth

Keywords

holiday

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste about?
The opera singer Ludwig Löwenhaupt wants a proper festive roast for Christmas, so he buys a goose in advance to feed the whole family. What he doesn't realize, however, is that the children, Elli, Gerda and Peterle, will grow fond of the animal, which is christened Gustje, and will no longer want to eat it. After the "liberation", the "five kilos of meat", which were initially locked up in the cellar, become a pet that the children take to bed with them and communicate with. But shortly before Christmas, father Löwenhaupt still wants to slaughter them. However, as his family protests and his conscience gets in the way, he can't slaughter the goose after all. So Gustje only has to leave a few feathers as proof that she has been plucked, and the opera singer is given another goose that has already been cut up.
Who directed Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste?
Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste was directed by Bodo Fürneisen.
Who stars in Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste?
Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste stars Dietrich Körner, Barbara Dittus, Käthe Reichel, Peter Bause, Gudrun Ritter, Stefanie Stappenbeck.
How long is Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste?
Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste?
Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste is a Comedy, Family, Fantasy film.
Where was Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste produced?
Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste was produced in East Germany, Germany.
What are the themes of Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste?
The themes of Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste include: Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Holiday Reunions and Chaotic Fun, Holiday Vacation Disaster and Hilarious Fun, Christmas and Holiday Warmth.