Bronstein's Children movie poster

Bronstein's Children

December 5, 1991 1h 30m

Originally released in 1991. Bronstein's Children is a feature film. directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.

Starring Matthias Paul, Armin Mueller-Stahl, and Angela Winkler

Synopsis

East Berlin, 1973. Eighteen-year-old Hans Bronstein and his girlfriend arrive at his parents’ summer house to find a former Nazi camp Kapo chained there—employed when Hans’s father Arno and his friends were prisoners. Hans demands legal justice; Arno insists on his own retribution. Sister Elle, traumatized into institutionalization, cannot mediate. When Arno forces a confession, Hans frees the prisoner, confronting their irreconcilable pasts.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 5, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bronstein's Children about?

East Berlin, 1973. Eighteen-year-old Hans Bronstein and his girlfriend arrive at his parents’ summer house to find a former Nazi camp Kapo chained there—employed when Hans’s father Arno and h...

Who directed Bronstein's Children?

Bronstein's Children was directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz.

How long is Bronstein's Children?

Bronstein's Children has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Bronstein's Children released?

Bronstein's Children was released on December 5, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bronstein's Children?

The main cast of Bronstein's Children includes Matthias Paul, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Angela Winkler, Katharina Abt, Rolf Hoppe.