Die Mutter und das Schweigen
Originally released in 1966. Die Mutter und das Schweigen is a drama film. directed by Wolfgang Luderer. With a runtime of 2h 46m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Erika Dunkelmann, Helga Göring, and Jutta Wachowiak
Synopsis
Based on a true story from 1936: Klara Baumann, a working-class woman, communist and mother, flees her German homeland for neighboring Czechoslovakia. When a party courier is arrested in Berlin, Klara agrees to return to Germany with illegal material. On behalf of the central courier service, she returned to Germany illegally many times, risking her life, in constant fear of being caught. When the illegal party cell in a large Berlin factory is arrested, Klara distributes the latest issue of the Red Signal on her own. She wants to prove to the Gestapo that she has imprisoned the wrong people. Authentic story of a communist and mother who flees her German homeland for neighboring Czechoslovakia in 1936.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Erika Dunkelmann
as Klara Baumann
Helga Göring
as Else Ackerknecht
Jutta Wachowiak
as Lili Hermann
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
as Ackerknecht
Günter Junghans
as Gefangener
Frank Michelis
as Portier
Ruth Kommerell
as Milchverkäuferin
Günter Rüger
as Sekretär des Kommissars
Traute Sense
as Reisende
Ruth-Maria Kemper
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Fernsehen der DDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Die Mutter und das Schweigen about?
Based on a true story from 1936: Klara Baumann, a working-class woman, communist and mother, flees her German homeland for neighboring Czechoslovakia. When a party courier is arrested in Berlin, Kl...
Who directed Die Mutter und das Schweigen?
Die Mutter und das Schweigen was directed by Wolfgang Luderer.
How long is Die Mutter und das Schweigen?
Die Mutter und das Schweigen has a runtime of 2 hours and 46 minutes (166 minutes total).
When was Die Mutter und das Schweigen released?
Die Mutter und das Schweigen was released on March 4, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Die Mutter und das Schweigen?
The main cast of Die Mutter und das Schweigen includes Erika Dunkelmann, Helga Göring, Jutta Wachowiak, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff, Günter Junghans.