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Hatifa

July 24, 1960 1h 25m

Originally released in 1960. Hatifa is a adventure/drama film. directed by Siegfried Hartmann. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Gisela Büttner, Harry Hindemith, and Axel Kausmann

Synopsis

Hatifa is tired of her difficult fate and escapes from the place of her enslavement, a quarry in the desert. There she wanders around in freedom, but ultimately helpless, without water or food. Shortly before dying of thirst, she is saved by the sage Simsal, who is traveling with a caravan of the merchant Ganem. Hatifa quickly makes many friends, including the young servant Hodja. Only to him she confides her secret. The girl had to keep the fact that she was a slave to herself. After all, anyone who helps escaped slaves is mercilessly threatened with the death penalty. Out of consideration for the caravan, they both flee, but are soon picked up by Ganem. When he realizes that he can make a lot of money with Hatifa, he sells her again to a quarry.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 24, 1960 65 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hatifa about?

Hatifa is tired of her difficult fate and escapes from the place of her enslavement, a quarry in the desert. There she wanders around in freedom, but ultimately helpless, without water or food. Sho...

Who directed Hatifa?

Hatifa was directed by Siegfried Hartmann.

How long is Hatifa?

Hatifa has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was Hatifa released?

Hatifa was released on July 24, 1960 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hatifa?

The main cast of Hatifa includes Gisela Büttner, Harry Hindemith, Axel Kausmann, Jochen Thomas, Gerhard Lau.