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Our Short Life

January 16, 1981 1h 53m 5.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1981. Our Short Life is a drama film. directed by Lothar Warneke.

Starring Simone Frost, Hermann Beyer, and Christian Steyer

Synopsis

The fun-loving, 26-year-old architect Franziska Linkerhand (Simone Frost) works for a famous professor. Yet, she feels restrained by her dependence on him and longs to take risks. When her marriage falls apart, she moves to a small town for a fresh start. Franziska approaches her new life with vigor and idealism. Many of her colleagues have given in to the dictates of economic restrictions and prefabricated apartment blocks; but Franziska hangs onto her ideals and, as in her private life, is not willing to compromise…

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 16, 1981 45 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Short Life about?

The fun-loving, 26-year-old architect Franziska Linkerhand (Simone Frost) works for a famous professor. Yet, she feels restrained by her dependence on him and longs to take risks. When her marriage...

Who directed Our Short Life?

Our Short Life was directed by Lothar Warneke.

How long is Our Short Life?

Our Short Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was Our Short Life released?

Our Short Life was released on January 16, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Our Short Life?

The main cast of Our Short Life includes Simone Frost, Hermann Beyer, Christian Steyer, Gottfried Richter, Uwe Kockisch.