Erziehung vor Verdun
Originally released in 1973. Erziehung vor Verdun is a tv movie/war film. directed by Egon Günther. With a runtime of 4h 24m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Klaus Piontek, Benjamin Besson, and Milan Neděla
Synopsis
The armouring soldier and writer Werner Bertin is ordered to the Western Front to France during the First World War. The use before Verdun - with all the horrors of war in the period 1916/1917 - brings a fundamental change of consciousness for the academic from Berlin. The intellectual devoted to bravery by fate develops into a disappointed but rebellious being. He sees more and more the injustices of warlike conflicts and their social causes.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Klaus Piontek
as Werner Bertin
Benjamin Besson
as Leutnant Kroysing
Milan Neděla
as Hauptmann Niggel
Dietmar Richter-Reinick
as Wilhelm Pahl
Jürgen Hentsch
as Karl Lebede
Carl Heinz Choynski
as Unteroffizier Glinski
Axel Dietrich
as Unteroffizier Süßmann
Uwe Kockisch
as Christoph Kroysing
Klaus-Peter Thiele
as Leutnant Mettner
Klaus Manchen
as Pater Lochner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Fernsehen der DDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erziehung vor Verdun about?
The armouring soldier and writer Werner Bertin is ordered to the Western Front to France during the First World War. The use before Verdun - with all the horrors of war in the period 1916/1917 - br...
Who directed Erziehung vor Verdun?
Erziehung vor Verdun was directed by Egon Günther.
How long is Erziehung vor Verdun?
Erziehung vor Verdun has a runtime of 4 hours and 24 minutes (264 minutes total).
When was Erziehung vor Verdun released?
Erziehung vor Verdun was released on November 25, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Erziehung vor Verdun?
The main cast of Erziehung vor Verdun includes Klaus Piontek, Benjamin Besson, Milan Neděla, Dietmar Richter-Reinick, Jürgen Hentsch.