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Mich dürstet

July 19, 1956 1h 32m

Originally released in 1956. Mich dürstet is a drama film. directed by Karl Paryla.

Starring Edwin Marian, Isabell Carenato, and Harry Hindemith

Synopsis

Spain 1936: Despite the victory of the Popular Front, nothing has changed for the peasants; the grandees continue to oppress them. The poor peasant son Pablo fights back and encourages the others to demand their rights. The grandees flee. Students from Madrid arrive and help the rural population to democratize. Pablo falls in love with Magdalena and learns to read and write from her. When Franco begins his bloody attack on the young republic, they defend the village together. When Magdalena dies in a bombing raid by German planes, Pablo begins to hate the Germans. However, fighting together with the International Brigades, he realizes that there are other Germans too, and that they share a common enemy.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 19, 1956 69 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mich dürstet about?

Spain 1936: Despite the victory of the Popular Front, nothing has changed for the peasants; the grandees continue to oppress them. The poor peasant son Pablo fights back and encourages the others t...

Who directed Mich dürstet?

Mich dürstet was directed by Karl Paryla.

How long is Mich dürstet?

Mich dürstet has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Mich dürstet released?

Mich dürstet was released on July 19, 1956 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mich dürstet?

The main cast of Mich dürstet includes Edwin Marian, Isabell Carenato, Harry Hindemith, Uwe-Jens Pape, Maria Wendt.