Jennerwein
Originally released in 2003. Jennerwein is a drama/western film. directed by Hans-Günther Bücking. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fritz Karl, Christoph Waltz, and Monika Baumgartner
Synopsis
As a child, Jennerwein had to watch his father, the legendary poacher Hannes von Tirol, being shot in cold blood by the royal gamekeeper Mayr in front of his mother. Although his mother did everything to spare her son a similar fate, Jennerwein followed in his father's footsteps. Together with his friend Pföderl, they made a mockery of the royal hunters. After the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71, devastating poverty reigned in Tyrol and Bavaria. Anyone who provided a piece of meat in such times quickly became a folk hero and the archenemy of the authorities. Mayr set his sights on Jennerwein and Pföderl. When he noticed that they were both in love with the same girl, Agerl, he stirred up jealousy...
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Austria
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ORF
- BR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jennerwein about?
As a child, Jennerwein had to watch his father, the legendary poacher Hannes von Tirol, being shot in cold blood by the royal gamekeeper Mayr in front of his mother. Although his mother did everyth...
Who directed Jennerwein?
Jennerwein was directed by Hans-Günther Bücking.
How long is Jennerwein?
Jennerwein has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Jennerwein released?
Jennerwein was released on June 1, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jennerwein?
The main cast of Jennerwein includes Fritz Karl, Christoph Waltz, Monika Baumgartner, Petra Berndt, Götz Burger.