Germany / Apr 18, 1985 / 12
1h 38min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
This tragic love story relates ten decisive years in the life of the great Romantic poet Friedrich Hölderlin, played by a young Ulrich Mühe.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Christine Harbort | Haushälterin Wilhelmine |
| Reimar Johannes Baur | Dr. Ebel |
| Rolf Hoppe | Wilhelm Heinse |
| Matthias Günther | Prof. Authenrieth |
| Hilmar Baumann | Konsul Meyer |
| Peter Bause | Landgraf |
| Trude Brentina | Seniorin Gontard |
| Thomas Gumpert | Freund N. |
| Gerd Michael Henneberg | Französischer Schlossherr |
Genres
RomanceHistoryDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Hälfte des Lebens |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch, Français |
| Production countries | Germany, East Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme |
| Release date | 18 aprile 1985 |
| Writer | Herrmann Zschoche, Christa Kožik |
| Editing | Monika Schindler |
| Cinematography | Günter Jaeuthe |
| Assistant directors | Herrmann Zschoche |
| Camera operators | Günter Jaeuthe |
| Additional photography | Günter Jaeuthe |
| Music | Georg Katzer |
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| Sound | Georg Katzer |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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