Zwei Lieder movie poster

Zwei Lieder

July 26, 1963 0h 10m 6.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 1963. Zwei Lieder is a animation film. directed by Werner Krauße. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Siegfried Göhler and Katja Kuhl

Synopsis

In ancient China, there is a poet named Lo who lives in the emperor’s palace. While the hardworking people long for peace and happiness, Lo writes hymns in honor of the militant emperor, who is perpetually hungry for conquest. The monarch is pleased by the poet’s words, but the people do not want to hear the hymns praising him anymore. Lo is completely unaware of this and is surprised when the kitchen maid Hsi-Hua refuses to sing his hymns. With her help, Lo learns what the people really want and is able to see how cruel the emperor is.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 26, 1963 62 years ago
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Runtime 0h 10m 10 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (1 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zwei Lieder about?

In ancient China, there is a poet named Lo who lives in the emperor’s palace. While the hardworking people long for peace and happiness, Lo writes hymns in honor of the militant emperor, who is p...

Who directed Zwei Lieder?

Zwei Lieder was directed by Werner Krauße.

How long is Zwei Lieder?

Zwei Lieder has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).

When was Zwei Lieder released?

Zwei Lieder was released on July 26, 1963 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Zwei Lieder?

The main cast of Zwei Lieder includes Siegfried Göhler, Katja Kuhl.