Germany / Jun 27, 1991
1h 23min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
15-year-old Elfie literally and metaphorically inhabits a no-man’s-land between the two Germanies shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The film deploys a neorealist aesthetic to reinforce the difficulties confronting the girl, and by inference, Germany.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Lutz Weidlich | Polizist |
| Michael Krause | Polizist |
| Sophie Rois | Friseuse |
| Martin Trettau | Großvater |
Genres
DramaTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Ostkreuz |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch |
| Production countries | Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Michael Klier Film |
| Release date | 23 luglio 1991 |
| Production | Michael Klier |
| Writer | Michael Klier, Karin Aström |
| Editing | Bettina Böhler |
| Cinematography | Sophie Maintigneux |
| Assistant directors | Michael Klier |
| Camera operators | Sophie Maintigneux |
| Additional photography | Sophie Maintigneux |
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| Music | Fred Frith |
| Sound | Fred Frith |
Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
United States / Sep 09, 1991 / Toronto International Film Festival
Theatrical release
Germany / Jul 23, 1991 / 0
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