Germany, Year Zero (1948)
A soldier can lose everything but his courage.
In the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, a twelve-year-old boy is left to his own devices in order to help provide for his family.
Director: Roberto Rossellini
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: July 11, 1948
Cast
- Edmund Moeschke - Edmund
- Ernst Pittschau - Father
- Ingetraud Hinze - Eva
- Franz-Otto Krüger - Karl-Heinz
- Erich Gühne - Teacher
- Heidi Blänkner - Frau Rademaker (uncredited)
- Jo Herbst - Jo (uncredited)
- Barbara Hintz - Thilde (uncredited)
- Adolf Hitler - Self (archive footage) (voice) (uncredited)
- Karl Krüger - Doctor (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Roberto Rossellini (Screenplay)
- Basilio Franchina (Idea)
- Roberto Rossellini (Story)
- Max Kolpé (Screenplay)
- Carlo Lizzani (Screenplay)
Music: Renzo Rossellini
Cinematography: Robert Juillard
Editing: Eraldo Da Roma
Production: Produzione Salvo D'Angelo, Tevere Film, SAFDI, UGC Films, DEFA
Country: France, Germany, Italy
Language: Deutsch, Français, English
Budget: $115,000
Original Language: it
Keywords
berlin, germany, nazi, post war, kids, neo realism, italian neo realism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Germany, Year Zero about?
- In the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, a twelve-year-old boy is left to his own devices in order to help provide for his family.
- Who directed Germany, Year Zero?
- Germany, Year Zero was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
- Who stars in Germany, Year Zero?
- Germany, Year Zero stars Edmund Moeschke, Ernst Pittschau, Ingetraud Hinze, Franz-Otto Krüger, Erich Gühne, Heidi Blänkner.
- How long is Germany, Year Zero?
- Germany, Year Zero has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Germany, Year Zero?
- Germany, Year Zero is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Germany, Year Zero?
- Germany, Year Zero had a budget of $115,000.
- Where was Germany, Year Zero produced?
- Germany, Year Zero was produced in France, Germany, Italy.