Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste
Originally released in 1988. Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste is a comedy/family film. directed by Bodo Fürneisen. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dietrich Körner, Barbara Dittus, and Käthe Reichel
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Dietrich Körner
as Ludwig Löwenhaupt
Barbara Dittus
as Hanna Löwenhaupt
Käthe Reichel
as Gertrud Löwenhaupt
Peter Bause
as Hans Becker
Gudrun Ritter
as Rosl Becker
Stefanie Stappenbeck
as Annette
Gunther Emmerlich
as Dirigent
Heide Kipp
as Direktorin
Johanna Schall
as Fräulein Quellmalz
Daniel Mewes
as Peter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Fernsehen der DDR
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,...
Who directed Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste?
Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste was directed by Bodo Fürneisen.
How long is Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste?
Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste released?
Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste was released on December 24, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste?
The main cast of Die Weihnachtsgans Auguste includes Dietrich Körner, Barbara Dittus, Käthe Reichel, Peter Bause, Gudrun Ritter.