Forgive Me, Father
Originally released in 2020. Forgive Me, Father is a drama film. directed by Jona Schloßer. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Valentin Rosenberger, Martin Petzenhammer, and Kerstin De Ahna
Synopsis
The short film "Forgive Me, Father" takes the viewer back to the year 1966. Germany is divided. Not far from East Berlin, 10-year-old Thomas grows up with his grandmother. It soon becomes clear that there is nothing normal about his family. As a small boy, he has to witness his mother being committed to a psychiatric institution for unknown reasons. This event haunts the boy up to his present. Plagued by a strong longing for his father, who emigrated to West Germany even before the construction of the German Wall, he plans his escape, which radically changes not only his life but also that of the border guard Johannes Bauer. Through his inner conflict between morality and conviction, the framework of his world view begins to collapse. Tossed back and forth between the extremes, the viewer becomes witness to a true story that makes one think.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Valentin Rosenberger
as Thomas Lehmann
Martin Petzenhammer
as Dietmar Peters
Kerstin De Ahna
as Irmgard Wagner
Melanie Leyendecker
as Linda Lehmann
Stefan Rehberg
as Volkspolizist
Jannis Hain
as Johannes Bauer
Korbinian Beyerlein
as Michael Mundt
Johannes Steck
as Johannes Steck
Wolfgang Preussger
as Generalmajor Weikert
Patrick Finger
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Jona Schloßer Produktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forgive Me, Father about?
The short film "Forgive Me, Father" takes the viewer back to the year 1966. Germany is divided. Not far from East Berlin, 10-year-old Thomas grows up with his grandmother. It soon becomes clear tha...
Who directed Forgive Me, Father?
Forgive Me, Father was directed by Jona Schloßer.
How long is Forgive Me, Father?
Forgive Me, Father has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).
When was Forgive Me, Father released?
Forgive Me, Father was released on October 29, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Forgive Me, Father?
The main cast of Forgive Me, Father includes Valentin Rosenberger, Martin Petzenhammer, Kerstin De Ahna, Melanie Leyendecker, Stefan Rehberg.