Lerchenlieder
Originally released in 1981. Lerchenlieder is a documentary film. directed by Jochen Kraußer. At just 33 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roman Kaminski
Synopsis
Documentary about the special friendship between the 72-year-old music machine collector Johann Bartisch and the 12-year-old farm boy Gerd from the village of Arnsgereuth. As a child, the Romanian Johann played "O sole mio" on the piano while his brother accompanied him on the violin. Even then, he was fascinated by the music machines that could be found at fairgrounds, in cinemas and on trains. As an adult, Johann began his passion for collecting in Bucharest, rescuing self-playing instruments from barns, cellars or even garbage dumps. With great attention to detail, Johann restores his found treasures in his 250-year-old schoolhouse in the village of Arnsgereuth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
0h 33m
33 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lerchenlieder about?
Documentary about the special friendship between the 72-year-old music machine collector Johann Bartisch and the 12-year-old farm boy Gerd from the village of Arnsgereuth. As a child, the Romanian ...
Who directed Lerchenlieder?
Lerchenlieder was directed by Jochen Kraußer.
How long is Lerchenlieder?
Lerchenlieder has a runtime of 0 hours and 33 minutes (33 minutes total).
When was Lerchenlieder released?
Lerchenlieder was released on June 26, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lerchenlieder?
The main cast of Lerchenlieder includes Roman Kaminski.