Letztes aus der DaDaeR
Originally released in 1990. Letztes aus der DaDaeR is a music/comedy film. directed by Jörg Foth. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Steffen Mensching, Hans-Eckardt Wenzel, and Irm Hermann
Synopsis
In a loose set of cabaret pieces, Steffen Mensching and Hans-Eckardt Wenzel - highly acclaimed East German poets, songwriters and clowns - satirize East German life in its final days and the arrival of new times after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The clowns are allowed to leave prison to sing for people outside. As they perform their pieces, however, the country sinks into rebellion, the prison is attacked and looted, and the people chase the clowns away. Latest from the Da-Da-R was the first film made by an artistic production group that had fought for independence within the structures of the state-owned DEFA film studio for years. "Da-Da-R" is a wordplay on the irreverent Dada art movement of the 1920s and the German acronym for East Germany- the DDR.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
- Künstlerische Arbeitsgruppe "DaDaeR"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Letztes aus der DaDaeR about?
In a loose set of cabaret pieces, Steffen Mensching and Hans-Eckardt Wenzel - highly acclaimed East German poets, songwriters and clowns - satirize East German life in its final days and the arriva...
Who directed Letztes aus der DaDaeR?
Letztes aus der DaDaeR was directed by Jörg Foth.
How long is Letztes aus der DaDaeR?
Letztes aus der DaDaeR has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Letztes aus der DaDaeR released?
Letztes aus der DaDaeR was released on October 7, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Letztes aus der DaDaeR?
The main cast of Letztes aus der DaDaeR includes Steffen Mensching, Hans-Eckardt Wenzel, Irm Hermann, Christoph Hein, André Hennicke.