Icarus
Originally released in 1975. Icarus is a family/drama film. directed by Heiner Carow.
Starring Peter Welz, Karin Gregorek, and Peter Aust
Synopsis
Eight-year-old Matthias dreams that he will someday become a pilot and his divorced parents will get back together. He waits yearningly for his ninth birthday because his father has told him the story of Icarus, and promised to take him on a sightseeing flight. When Matthias' father doesn't come home, he is devastated. He runs throughout the city, talks to his friend about the relationships of adults, looks for his father at his desk, and gets himself into conflict with the police. As he sits alone on the roof of a house, he comes to the conclusion that Icarus didn't plummet to the earth because he didn't listen to his father, but rather because his father had forgotten him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Icarus about?
Eight-year-old Matthias dreams that he will someday become a pilot and his divorced parents will get back together. He waits yearningly for his ninth birthday because his father has told him the st...
Who directed Icarus?
Icarus was directed by Heiner Carow.
How long is Icarus?
Icarus has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Icarus released?
Icarus was released on September 3, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Icarus?
The main cast of Icarus includes Peter Welz, Karin Gregorek, Peter Aust, Hermann Beyer, Günter Junghans.