Der Struwwelpeter
Originally released in 1955. Der Struwwelpeter is a fantasy/family film. directed by Fritz Genschow. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fredy Kaindl, Traute Höhnisch, and Eric Canso
Synopsis
Der Struwwelpeter is a popular German children's book. It comprises of ten illustrated and rhymed stories, mostly about children. Each has a clear moral that demonstrates the disastrous consequences of misbehavior in an exaggerated way. Writer/director Fritz Genschow adapted Hoffmann's book to the big screen. He made a career doing such films, he had done Hansel and Gretel and would go on to adapt Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and other family films. Der Struwwelpeter, however, is weirder and darker than the Grimms' tales. They are heavy morality lessons in which children are burned to death, starved to death, or have their thumbs cut off. In Hoffmann's world the punishment usually far outweighs the crime. Genschow provided a happy ending: through the wonders of reverse action children are brought back from their fiery deaths, their thumbs are reattached, and their misdeeds undone through the power of St. Nicholas and some sort of Christmas miracle. (via forcesofgeek.com)
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 1955
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Fritz Genschow Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Der Struwwelpeter about?
Der Struwwelpeter is a popular German children's book. It comprises of ten illustrated and rhymed stories, mostly about children. Each has a clear moral that demonstrates the disastrous consequence...
Who directed Der Struwwelpeter?
Der Struwwelpeter was directed by Fritz Genschow.
How long is Der Struwwelpeter?
Der Struwwelpeter has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Der Struwwelpeter released?
Der Struwwelpeter was released on January 23, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Der Struwwelpeter?
The main cast of Der Struwwelpeter includes Fredy Kaindl, Traute Höhnisch, Eric Canso, Renée Stobrawa.