Charlotte
Originally released in 1981. Charlotte is a war/drama film. directed by Frans Weisz.
Starring Birgit Doll, Elisabeth Trissenaar, and Brigitte Horney
Synopsis
In 1939, Charlotte Salomon leaves Berlin to seek refuge at her grandparents' villa in the south of France. A little later, war breaks out, and Charlotte must, besides forgetting all she left behind, deal with her grandmother's depression, and her mother's suicide. To fight despair, Charlotte starts to paint, producing over one thousand images. "Is my life real, or is it theater?" This is the title she gives her body of work, which highlights her former life in Berlin. She finds herself though her art, but in 1943 is deported to Germany and Auschwitz.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 26, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cineteam Features
- Concorde Film Produkte
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlotte about?
In 1939, Charlotte Salomon leaves Berlin to seek refuge at her grandparents' villa in the south of France. A little later, war breaks out, and Charlotte must, besides forgetting all she left behind...
Who directed Charlotte?
Charlotte was directed by Frans Weisz.
How long is Charlotte?
Charlotte has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Charlotte released?
Charlotte was released on February 26, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Charlotte?
The main cast of Charlotte includes Birgit Doll, Elisabeth Trissenaar, Brigitte Horney, Max Croiset, Peter Capell.