Lotte in Weimar
Originally released in 1975. Lotte in Weimar is a drama/comedy film. directed by Egon Günther. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Lilli Palmer, Martin Hellberg, and Rolf Ludwig
Synopsis
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was the author of Werther, the romantic novel that was transformed into a play during Goethe's lifetime and which initiated the whole German romantic movement. The book's story tells of young love and suicide. In this East German film, based on a book by Thomas Mann, Lotte (Lilli Palmer) was the woman who served as the model for the heroine in the novel Werther. She comes to Goethe's hometown for a visit, and her experiences there eerily re-create episodes from the book. Goethe comes across as a pompous old bore, and his friends as pandering sycophants, in this very proper communist party-sponsored, anti-heroic movie.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 15, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lilli Palmer
as Lotte
Martin Hellberg
as Goethe
Rolf Ludwig
as Kellner Mager
Hilmar Baumann
as August Goethe
Jutta Hoffmann
as Adele Schopenhauer
Katharina Thalbach
as Ottilie von Pogwisch
Monika Lennartz
as Charlotte, Lottes Tochter
Norbert Christian
as Professor Meyer
Hans-Joachim Hegewald
as Dr. Riemer
Walter Lendrich
as Landkammerrat Ridel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lotte in Weimar about?
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was the author of Werther, the romantic novel that was transformed into a play during Goethe's lifetime and which initiated the whole German romantic movement...
Who directed Lotte in Weimar?
Lotte in Weimar was directed by Egon Günther.
How long is Lotte in Weimar?
Lotte in Weimar has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Lotte in Weimar released?
Lotte in Weimar was released on May 15, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lotte in Weimar?
The main cast of Lotte in Weimar includes Lilli Palmer, Martin Hellberg, Rolf Ludwig, Hilmar Baumann, Jutta Hoffmann.