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Reifender Sommer

May 7, 1959 1h 18m

Originally released in 1959. Reifender Sommer is a drama film. directed by Horst Reinecke. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Willy A. Kleinau, Gisela Uhlen, and Brigitte Krause

Synopsis

In 1952, former farmhand Erich Kattner arrives in a Mecklenburg village from West Germany to take on a new farming job, which he had originally planned to do together with his wife. She has died shortly beforehand, and so he finds himself alone with the almost unmanageable work. His predecessor has capitulated, the new house and barn are only half-finished, tree stumps still have to be cleared in the fields and much more besides. He is skeptical of outside help. He asks Thekla, the maid of the richest farmer, whom he met on his first day in the village, to start working for him, but she refuses. When she does start working on Erich's farm after an approach from her "master", he only sees her as a work partner.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 7, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 18m 78 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reifender Sommer about?

In 1952, former farmhand Erich Kattner arrives in a Mecklenburg village from West Germany to take on a new farming job, which he had originally planned to do together with his wife. She has died sh...

Who directed Reifender Sommer?

Reifender Sommer was directed by Horst Reinecke.

How long is Reifender Sommer?

Reifender Sommer has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).

When was Reifender Sommer released?

Reifender Sommer was released on May 7, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Reifender Sommer?

The main cast of Reifender Sommer includes Willy A. Kleinau, Gisela Uhlen, Brigitte Krause, Hans-Joachim Martens, Christa Gottschalk.