XG / May 17, 1979
1h 36min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Scenes from an East German marriage. A young couple, Sonya and Jens, are very much in love; they get married and have a child. When Sonya wants to go back to work after her maternity leave, they clash for the first time; Jens insists that she remain a full-time wife and mother. Until Death Do Us Part turns an actual police report into a gripping drama, as the director explores the depths of his characters' emotions, driving the conflict to a catastrophic climax.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Alfred Struwe | Jens Schwager |
| Berko Acker | Erik |
| Peter Zimmermann | Conny |
| Carl Heinz Choynski | Volkspolizist |
| Michèle Marian | Connys Freundin |
Genres
DramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Bis daß der Tod euch scheidet |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch |
| Production countries | East Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme |
| Release date | 17 maggio 1979 |
| Writer | Heiner Carow, Günther Rücker |
| Editing | Evelyn Carow |
| Cinematography | Jürgen Brauer |
| Assistant directors | Heiner Carow |
| Camera operators | Jürgen Brauer |
| Additional photography | Jürgen Brauer |
| Production design | Harry Leupold |
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| Art direction | Harry Leupold |
| Set decoration | Harry Leupold |
| Music | Peter Gotthardt |
| Sound | Peter Gotthardt |
| Costume design | Horst Rosette |
| Makeup | Horst Rosette |
| Hairstyling | Horst Rosette |
Release dates
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