Pestalozzi's Mountain
Originally released in 1989. Pestalozzi's Mountain is a drama film. directed by Peter von Gunten.
Starring Gian Maria Volonté, Rolf Hoppe, and Heidi Züger
Synopsis
In the 1770s, Swiss farmer Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi established a school for poor orphaned children in the Aargau. Up to total exhaustion he sacrificed himself for his pedagogical theories. Five years later, the project of the idealistic educator failed after bloody attacks of the French. In retrospect, the disappointed Pestalozzi experiences the last few months with "his" children.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 17, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
+ 3 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Praesens-Film
- Stella Film
- Ellepi Films
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pestalozzi's Mountain about?
In the 1770s, Swiss farmer Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi established a school for poor orphaned children in the Aargau. Up to total exhaustion he sacrificed himself for his pedagogical theories. Five ...
Who directed Pestalozzi's Mountain?
Pestalozzi's Mountain was directed by Peter von Gunten.
How long is Pestalozzi's Mountain?
Pestalozzi's Mountain has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Pestalozzi's Mountain released?
Pestalozzi's Mountain was released on March 17, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pestalozzi's Mountain?
The main cast of Pestalozzi's Mountain includes Gian Maria Volonté, Rolf Hoppe, Heidi Züger, Christian Grashof, Michael Gwisdek.