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Carnival Confession

September 14, 1960 1h 41m

Originally released in 1960. Carnival Confession is a crime/drama film. directed by William Dieterle.

Starring Hans Söhnker, Gitty Djamal, and Götz George

Synopsis

During the 1913 carnival, a man is stabbed to death in the confessional of Mainz Cathedral: Ferdinand Dörfler was the illegitimate son of the businessman Panezza, who never confessed to him. Ferdinand's brother Clemens is accused of fratricide by his own mother. The young Viola, who had come to Mainz from Italy, makes a confession: she loved Ferdinand and had been abandoned by him. Lolfo, who was unconditionally devoted to her, pursued Ferdinand and killed him. Lolfo commits suicide.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 14, 1960 65 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • UFA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carnival Confession about?

During the 1913 carnival, a man is stabbed to death in the confessional of Mainz Cathedral: Ferdinand Dörfler was the illegitimate son of the businessman Panezza, who never confessed to him. Ferdi...

Who directed Carnival Confession?

Carnival Confession was directed by William Dieterle.

How long is Carnival Confession?

Carnival Confession has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was Carnival Confession released?

Carnival Confession was released on September 14, 1960 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Carnival Confession?

The main cast of Carnival Confession includes Hans Söhnker, Gitty Djamal, Götz George, Christian Wolff, Berta Drews.