Martha Jellneck movie poster

Martha Jellneck

August 4, 1988 1h 30m

Originally released in 1988. Martha Jellneck is a drama film. directed by Kai Wessel.

Starring Heidemarie Hatheyer, Dominique Horwitz, and Ulrich Matschoss

Synopsis

72 years old Martha Jellneck lives alone in a small apartment in Hamburg. Since she's hampered in walking, she never leaves her home. Her only contacts to the outside world are the young social worker Thomas and a neighbor boy who walks her dog. When Thomas tells her one day that Franz Laub, another one of his clients, has his birthday, she becomes suspicious: that was also her half-brother's name and day of birth - only that he died in WW2...

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 4, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Ottokar Runze Filmproduktion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martha Jellneck about?

72 years old Martha Jellneck lives alone in a small apartment in Hamburg. Since she's hampered in walking, she never leaves her home. Her only contacts to the outside world are the young social wor...

Who directed Martha Jellneck?

Martha Jellneck was directed by Kai Wessel.

How long is Martha Jellneck?

Martha Jellneck has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Martha Jellneck released?

Martha Jellneck was released on August 4, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Martha Jellneck?

The main cast of Martha Jellneck includes Heidemarie Hatheyer, Dominique Horwitz, Ulrich Matschoss, Angelika Thomas, Hayati Yesilkaya.