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Life Begins

April 8, 1960 1h 59m

Originally released in 1960. Life Begins is a drama film. directed by Heiner Carow.

Starring Doris Abeßer, Erik Veldre, and Wilhelm Koch-Hooge

Synopsis

A new world full of excitement and temptation opens up for 18-year-old Erika when her father flees from Krüselin, a small village in Brandenburg, to West Berlin, taking his daughter with him. Her uncle's luxurious house, the turbulence of life in the big city, and her cousin's progressive thinking and quick wit all turn her head at first. But behind all this glitter and tinsel lurks the cold, hard world of money and Erika begins to feel homesick for the town where she grew up and for Rolf, her first real boyfriend.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 8, 1960 65 years ago
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Runtime 1h 59m 119 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 Life Begins about?

A new world full of excitement and temptation opens up for 18-year-old Erika when her father flees from Krüselin, a small village in Brandenburg, to West Berlin, taking his daughter with him. Her ...

Who directed Life Begins?

Life Begins was directed by Heiner Carow.

How long is Life Begins?

Life Begins has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).

When was Life Begins released?

Life Begins was released on April 8, 1960 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Life Begins?

The main cast of Life Begins includes Doris Abeßer, Erik Veldre, Wilhelm Koch-Hooge, Raimund Schelcher, Manja Behrens.