Fleur Lafontaine
Originally released in 1978. Fleur Lafontaine is a drama film. directed by Horst Seemann. With a runtime of 3h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Angelica Domröse, Hilmar Thate, and Eberhard Esche
Synopsis
Berlin, 1948: Paralyzed and robbed of her memory, Fleur regains consciousness after a serious fall. The doctor treating her recognizes that her problem is of a psychological nature and encourages her to face up to her past. The daughter of a brothel owner is reluctant to look back: on a hapless childhood, her relationships with bon vivant Dr. Goldner and the politically committed locksmith Philipp (Hilmar Thate) as well as the difficult period of fascism... This exciting journey into the German past is based on Dinah Nelken's novel "Das angstvolle Heldenleben einer gewissen Fleur Lafontaine".
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Angelica Domröse
as Fleur Lafontaine
Hilmar Thate
as Philipp Pommeranz
Eberhard Esche
as Dr. Fritz Goldner
Gisela May
as Käthe Lafontaine
Fred Düren
as Eberhard Lafontaine
Gerhard Bienert
as Opa Schnedderich
Jutta Hoffmann
as Lotti Goldner
Hans Teuscher
as Jean Louis Lafontaine
Herwart Grosse
as Professor Bardekow
Käthe Reichel
as Tussi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Fernsehen der DDR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fleur Lafontaine about?
Berlin, 1948: Paralyzed and robbed of her memory, Fleur regains consciousness after a serious fall. The doctor treating her recognizes that her problem is of a psychological nature and encourages h...
Who directed Fleur Lafontaine?
Fleur Lafontaine was directed by Horst Seemann.
How long is Fleur Lafontaine?
Fleur Lafontaine has a runtime of 3 hours and 6 minutes (186 minutes total).
When was Fleur Lafontaine released?
Fleur Lafontaine was released on December 25, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fleur Lafontaine?
The main cast of Fleur Lafontaine includes Angelica Domröse, Hilmar Thate, Eberhard Esche, Gisela May, Fred Düren.